Law firms A&O closer to launching new South Africa office with Bowman team Jaishree Kalia · 1 September 2014 · 2 min read Africa A&O Shearman Allen & Overy (A&O) is getting closer to becoming the first Magic Circle firm to launch a South Africa base following the hire of banking head Lionel Shawe from local firm Bowman Gilfillan, along with a team of partners.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryLinklaters and South African firm Webber Wentzel call time on 13-year allianceLaw firmsKate Peacock28 Jul 2026Revolving Doors: Simpson Thacher builds London fund finance practice, while Latham bolsters Brussels antitrustLaw firmsNews Editor17 Jul 2026‘Streamlined’ A&O Shearman sees double-digit profit growth despite slight dip in GBP revenueLaw firmsKate Peacock16 Jul 2026Sponsored briefing: Africa: The land of milk and honey and business as usualCo-publishingGuest Blog25 Feb 2022Africa focus: Africa firstInternationalChris Crowe28 Apr 2021Sponsored briefing: Closing a project finance transaction in Mozambique during a worldwide pandemicCo-publishingGuest Blog28 Apr 2021Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025