Law firms ‘There’s no other global firm that has this footprint’ – A&O Shearman makes the case for Europe Kate Peacock · 26 June 2026 · 4 min read Europe United Kingdom A&O Shearman For A&O Shearman’s Tom Schoors, taking up the role as the firm’s first-ever EU chair was a no-brainer.‘The reason why I accepted it is very simple,’ Schoors says, ‘it’s that this project is so close to my heart.’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 categoryNew Vinson EMEA energy lead Michael Burns on his next chapter after AshurstLaw firmsKate Peacock14 Sep 2026Trading Places: Weil makes New York hire as Paul Weiss picks up Kirkland funds partnerLaw firmsKate Peacock9 Sep 2026What made the headlines this summer: the top stories you might have missedLegal Business7 Sep 2026Travers Smith hires Mayer Brown antitrust head in fourth partner move in fortnightLaw firmsTom Cox17 Sep 2026Latham and Sidley lead as Boehly and Walter exit Chelsea investmentLaw firmsWill Lewallen17 Sep 2026Ousted Pogust founder working with rival firm on Mariana disputeLaw firmsEliza Winter16 Sep 2026‘We’re looking to accelerate’ – Kinstellar’s leaders on external capital, growth plans and tackling tough marketsLaw firmsGeorgina Stanley16 Sep 2026Weil London M&A stars set to join Sullivan & Cromwell as exits mountLaw firmsKate Peacock16 Sep 2026Slaughters and Reed Smith steer Santander to £677m appeals win over AXALaw firmsEliza Winter15 Sep 2026