It’s a ‘yes’ from them – A&O and Shearman partners vote through landmark $3.5bn transatlantic deal Alex Ryanalexander.ryan@legalease.co.uk13 October 2023Legal mergers Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman & Sterling are set to go ahead with their transatlantic merger, after partners at both firms voted overwhelmingly in favour of the union, with support from more than 99% of votes cast at each firm.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 jasmine.glass@legalbusiness.co.uk Related ContentMore in this categoryTrading places: Paul Hastings picks up from Latham and Paul Weiss as Linklaters continues US pushRevolving Doors: Linklaters adds eight-lawyer Paris team as Goodwin hires in London and Broadfield recruits from Sidley and KirklandMacfarlanes and A&O Shearman among advisers on Santander’s £2.65bn TSB takeoverRevealed: A&O Shearman partner exits pass 100 mark since merger announcementKramer Levin’s Paris office joins Morgan Lewis amid HSF merger dealBDB Pitmans rebrands as Broadfield as discussions over US tie-up continueRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner