A&O Shearman is a multinational law firm formed in May 2024 from the merger between UK-headquartered magic circle firm Allen & Overy, and US-headquartered Shearman & Sterling. The combined firm has advised clients in the Middle East for over 40 years. It has had its own fully integrated office in Riyadh since May 2024. 

Highlights  
The firm advises on all aspects of bank lending, project financing and project development. The office has an active capital markets practice for both debt and equity instruments, with a notable record on Saudi IPOs, rights issues, private placements, employee share option plans and CMA regulations. Its corporate practice has expertise in M&A, private equity, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations across a range of sectors.