A great fit for high quality work in a friendly and informal environment; - Attorney, 4th-Year A&O Shearman Employee Review

4.0
Mar 23, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Allen & Overy is an international firm and allows you to work on international and complex assignments; Allen & Overy provides second to none learning possibilities; Allen & Overy is a prestigious firm without being stuffy or very formal;

Cons

Allen & Overy is manages in a rather bureaucratic way, and does not leave much room for merit based progress and career advancement; Very strict lock step; Pay is not great in continental Europa compared to the London and especially the US salaries;

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5.0
Jul 13, 2025
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Pros

Great managers and positive team work environment

Cons

A lot of changes in team, culture, management

3.0
Feb 4, 2026
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Recommend
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Pros

Work in progress not yet there.

Cons

Inequality across the board. Lots of work to do.

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