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Merging Giants: How Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling’s Fusion is Reshaping Legal Tech Innovations

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LONDON — With the merger of Allen & Overy and New York-based Shearman & Sterling, a new global legal powerhouse has emerged. Now ranking as the third-largest law firm worldwide, this combined entity, known as AOS (A&O Shearman), boasts a staggering 7,000 employees, including 4,000 lawyers and 800 partners, sprawling across 47 offices globally and generating approximately $3.5 billion in annual revenue. At the core of AOS’s operations is Fuse, an innovative incubator designed to integrate groundbreaking legal and financial technology firms directly into the firm’s everyday processes. This initiative not only allows startups to … Read more

Tech and Legal Expert Laur Bădin Joins Allen & Overy to Drive Innovation and Digital Transformation

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Madrid, Spain – International law firm Allen & Overy has recently welcomed Laur Bădin as the newest addition to its Madrid office. Bădin, an experienced corporate and M&A counsel, will spearhead the firm’s technology, innovation, and digital transformation division. Bădin brings with him more than a decade of expertise in advising on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, privacy, and information management. He also has extensive knowledge in handling transactions and contractual matters within these areas. With a law degree from the University of Valencia, Bădin has built a successful career, most notably at Hogan Lovells before … Read more