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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

1 year

We're thrilled to announce that we are planning to combine with Shearman & Sterling to form Allen Overy Shearman Sterling. This is a transformative moment for our clients, the legal community at large, and our people:

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We are delighted to announce that our partnership, and the partnership of Shearman & Sterling have voted in favour of combining to create A&O Shearman. This merger brings together two of the world’s most prestigious law firms, with complementary strengths and cultures.

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6 years

A&O named ‘Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe’ for a record 6th time at #FTInnovativeLawyers Awards 2018. Senior partner Wim Dejonghe comments: “This award recognises all the hard work everyone at A&O puts in to making sure we continue to lead the way in innovation.”

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7 years

Pleased to say we’ve invested in #fintech company @nivaura , the deal was signed in our #tech space Fuse. More here:

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9 years

Victory for @allenovery at the #britishlegalawards last night. We took home Banking, Finance & Restructuring Team of the Year!

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@AllenOvery

6 years

We’re pleased to confirm the second cohort of companies to work in Fuse, our #tech innovation space. From May, five new companies will move into the space to join three companies from the first cohort who are staying on. More here:

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@AllenOvery

8 years

We are pleased to announce that our global #charity partner for the next two years will be @WarChildUK . #RescueChildhood

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Today we helped #fintech company @nivaura execute the world's first fully automated, #cryptocurrency -denominated bond issuance. The transaction took place in our #tech space, Fuse. Read more:

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Delighted to be named one of @StonewallUK 2018 Top Global Employers for LGBT inclusion. Read the full report at #StonewallTopGlobal

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@AllenOvery

7 years

Allen & Overy takes top prize at Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards for record fifth time:

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7 years

We are delighted to have won Law Firm of the Year at the @CityAM Awards 2016. Congratulations to all the winners.

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Congratulations to our very own Denise Gibson, named Lawyer of the Year by @LegalBusinessUK #LBAwards2018

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@AllenOvery

6 years

We’re so pleased to announce that @hopeandhomes has won the vote to become our new Global Charity Partner. Over the next two years, we’ll work with them to change the lives of 7,500 children in Nepal & India

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@AllenOvery

3 years

Congratulations to our trainee and GROW Mentoring founder Justin Farrance for being the recipient of the @BritLGBTAwards Future Leader Award. To learn more and get involved, visit

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Allen & Overy

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1 year

We are proud to be the first law firm to partner with Harvey, a ground-breaking generative AI platform that is designed to tackle legal problems. It is built on OpenAI’s latest models - learn more: #legaltech #openai

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

6 years

This evening we hosted the inspirational @SandieOkoro - Senior Vice President & World Bank Group General Counsel. She spoke to us about her outstanding career and her unique take on #diversity and #inclusion as part of our #BlackHistoryMonth celebrations #Diversity

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@AllenOvery

4 years

Last night we unveiled a new artwork to mark 100 years of women practising law in the UK at an event in our London office. Many thanks to @FirstHundredYears founder @ddenissmith who joined us to mark the occasion. #womeninlaw #first100years

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@AllenOvery

8 years

The vote to leave the #EU will lead to the biggest demerger in history.A&O’s #Brexit #legal papers can be found here

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@AllenOvery

7 years

Partner Jim Ford is in @OUTstandingiB and @FT ’s Leading #LGBT + Executives list, announced today: #OUTleaders17 :

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Congratulations to senior associate MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto for her ranking in this year’s @FT EMpower 50 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders list. MaameYaa has been recognised for her contribution to ethnic minority inclusion in the workplace. #EMpowerFT

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Allen & Overy

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6 years

Applications to be part of the next cohort in Fuse, our tech innovation space in London, are now open. We’re seeking innovative #tech companies with big ideas to collaborate with us and our clients. Find out more here:

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

7 years

We’re launching a #tech innovation space in #London to develop practical legal, regulatory & deal-related solutions:

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Great to read Denisa Gannon's story in the @guardian today, she’s the first Roma person to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales and an excellent example of how firms like ours can work with #lawcentres and @The_LEF to change lives #probono

Denisa Gannon: ‘Roma people are not getting justice’

The first Roma to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales wants to empower others by improving access to the law

www.theguardian.com

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@AllenOvery

6 years

A&O has won the Innovation in Legal Expertise: Accessing new markets and capital category at the #FTInnovativeLawyers awards for their legal input in a mini-bond deal cleared and settled on blockchain

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@AllenOvery

8 years

Will the EU regulate #blockchain ? Global policymakers take interest in virtual currency ops & risks #fintech

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@AllenOvery

6 years

This evening we welcomed the incredible Sir Trevor McDonald to our offices. As part of our #blackhistorymonth celebrations, A&O's MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto and Guled Yusuf interviewed Sir Trevor about his experiences blazing a trail as one of the first black newsreaders on television.

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

6 years

We are thrilled to have broken through the GBP1 million mark in our fundraising for @WarChildUK – the most we have ever raised for a Global Charity Partner! Click here to find out more about our partnership:

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

7 years

If you’re a #tech company with a legal, regulatory or deal-related innovation, apply to work in Fuse here:

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@AllenOvery

7 years

First group of tech companies confirmed to work in Fuse from September:

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@AllenOvery

2 years

This year marks the 20th anniversary of our partnership with @ToynbeeHall and its Free Legal Advice Centre in London – the oldest in the world – and still working hard to tackle poverty in the community:

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

7 years

Our latest M&A Insights report has launched, detailing data and analysis of global M&A deal flow in H1 2017:

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@AllenOvery

4 years

Today A&O lawyers, trainees and paralegals will take part in a pro bono “hackathon” for The Chancery Lane Project. Over a continuous 24 hours the firm will help draft model contractual clauses to fight climate change #ProBonoWeek #TCLP #ClimateChange #WeDoProBono

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

3 years

Yesterday we welcomed Sir Lenny Henry CBE for a conversation with Partner and Race & Ethnicity Committee member, David Wakeling. They discussed the role of D&I networks and safe spaces, the benefits of setting targets and most of all the importance of active #allyship .

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@AllenOvery

5 years

We have been named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women in the UK, recognised for our efforts to make A&O a truly inclusive workplace. Read more here: #diversity #TimesTop50 @BITC

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@AllenOvery

3 years

As part of our partnership with @Queer_Britain we are hosting an exhibition at One Bishops Square that elevates historical LGBTQ+ stories. Read more here:

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@AllenOvery

7 years

Senior Partner Wim Dejonghe talks major trends shaping the global legal marketplace at our Global Relationship Conference

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

6 years

To mark #100years since women got the vote, A&O #employment partner Sarah Henchoz talks to the BBC about #discrimination in the workplace and #genderpaygap reporting: #suffrage100 #equalpay

BBC Radio 4 - Today, 06/02/2018

Including Yesterday in Parliament, Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

www.bbc.co.uk

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Our second award of the night - Banking and Finance Team of the Year! #BritishLegalAwards

Law.com UK

@LegalWeek

6 years

We move on to the Banking and Finance Team of the Year award, sponsored by @CantabAM . @LinklatersLLP and @WhiteCase are highly commended, with the award going to @AllenOvery #BritishLegalAwards

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Congratulations to Corporate associate Josh Little, who took away the Junior Lawyers Division Award at last night’s @Law_Works annual #probono awards. Josh was recognised for his work with @stonewalluk on improving the disregard scheme for historical homosexual convictions.

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

4 years

We are very proud to have reached our £1 million target in #fundraising for our global charity partner @HopeandHomes . Hear how the #charity will use this funding in its vital work to end institutional care for children:

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

5 years

Last night, @Peerpoint , our Alumni Network and Community Investment team co-hosted a celebration dinner for @up_Reach - a social mobility charity we've worked with since 2017. @saeedatcha a social mobility commissioner, spoke about his work with the Social Mobility Commission

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

2 years

We’re thrilled to have moved up in the Social Mobility Employers Index @socialmobilityf , now ranked 24! Social mobility is a strategic priority for the firm, and our improved ranking shows continued progress in this area.

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@AllenOvery

4 years

Congratulations to Temi Esho for being recognised as a Power Climber in @Timewise_UK ’s #TimewisePower50 . She was the first A&O leveraged finance associate to return to work part-time after maternity leave, paving the way for others to request flexibility.

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@AllenOvery

4 years

We are proud to today be signing the Mindful Business Charter, confirming our commitment to #mentalhealth and wellbeing in the workplace. Read our full announcement here:

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@AllenOvery

2 years

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family as we mourn for the Queen and celebrate a life of dedication.

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

6 years

We’ve launched a new #legaltech and project management graduate scheme in London:

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@AllenOvery

8 years

Lawyers as coders? A&O partner Ahmed Baladi believes lawyers need to be technology experts too #fintech

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@AllenOvery

5 years

We have over 100 A&O volunteers signed up for today’s London #LegalWalk ! We’re raising money for @londonlegal and our partners @toynbeehall , @SWLLawCentres and @CCLCUK , which provide free legal advice across the capital. Support our team: #accesstojustice

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

4 years

Oliver Rule and Mohamed Sacranie from our litigation practice discuss #cryptocurrencies , the related technologies and why they are yet to go fully mainstream. #crypto #cryptoassets #blockchain

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

6 years

The inaugural Chambers #Fintech 2018 guide has launched and we are ranked in Band 1, recognised for our ‘sophisticated Fintech group capable of working flexibly both with startups and major financial institutions’. See the guide here:

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Philip Wood QC, who recently celebrated 50 years at A&O, has been presented with the @CLLS Lifetime Achievement Award at the #BritishLegalAwards . Congratulations Philip!

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

4 years

Starting the week with a celebration of our ongoing commitment to #LGBT equality. We have been recognised as a Top Global Employer by @stonewalluk and our A&Out network has picked up the Global Ally Programme Award! #StonewallTopGlobal

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@AllenOvery

6 years

We were very pleased to host a fantastic #HRLA2017 event last night. Great reflections on the human rights highs and lows of 2017 from the panel comprising @angela__patrick , Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP, @angela_jackman , @afuahirsch & @conorgearty .

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@AllenOvery

6 years

We had the opportunity to lead a workshop on Initial Coin Offerings #ICOs at the recent Innovate Finance Global Summit, read our summary on the key points discussed: @InnFin #IFGS2018

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@AllenOvery

7 years

Welcome to Fuse. Hear tech companies’ first impressions of the space & hopes for what the next few months will hold:

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

2 years

We’re looking forward to welcoming Anneliese Foster, who will join A&O as a partner in London in January. Anneliese is a highly experienced lawyer who has developed an excellent reputation in the structured debt market in Europe.

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

5 years

Congratulations to Shruti Ajitsaria and MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto who were named in @HERoesinB Women Role Model Executives and Future Leaders lists. The lists celebrate leaders who are role models, inspiring others to push for gender equality #HERRoleModels19

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@AllenOvery

7 years

Many thanks to those who attended the A&O #INTA17 party in Barcelona last night. A huge turn out with great food & amazing city views

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous Chinese Year of the Dog!

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@AllenOvery

5 years

Shruti Ajitsaria, Head of Fuse, won the @awaawardsuk for professional services. Commenting on her win, Shruti said: "The importance of shining a light on diverse role models is becoming increasingly obvious and I feel exceptionally privileged to have been recognised in this way."

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@AllenOvery

7 years

Senior associate @samengo talks @lawsocgazette though legal life, from working in Fuse to being a school governor:

My legal life: William Samengo-Turner

William Samengo-Turner, Senior associate, Allen & Overy, London

www.lawgazette.co.uk

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@AllenOvery

5 years

Many thanks to @BBCNaga for chairing and @afuahirsch and @TulipSiddiq , plus guests for joining our panel about diversity and this evening. Some very interesting points raised and discussed.

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

2 years

A new report by global NGO @REDRESSTrust , with pro bono collaboration from an international A&O team, highlights the torture of #LGBTIQ + persons across Africa. For #PrideMonth , read an interview with A&O volunteers and the full report

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

6 years

Another successful issuance in our tech space, Fuse! This transaction builds on the work we’ve already done with @nivaura to carry out the world’s 1st fully automated crypto bond issuance via a public #blockchain infrastructure....” More here:

Marex

@MarexGlobal

6 years

World 1st structured product transacted & custodied using #blockchain Created by @MarexSolutions , partnered by Chartered Opus, on ResonanceX platform, with @nivaura #tech , @ALLENANDOVERY legal support, & executed in FCA sandbox. #revolutionisingfinance

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6 years

Another success story to come out of Fuse! Are you an innovative business with a brilliant idea? Apply to our #tech space now:

Artificial Lawyer

@ArtificialLawya

6 years

Allen & Overy Adopts Fuse Incubator Start-up Legatics

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4 years

COVID-19 is now at the top of the agenda for businesses globally. Here are 10 key points to consider to ensure your business is fully prepared: #coronavirus

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Video: We helped @nivaura carry out the first fully automated #cryptocurrency -denominated #bond issuance that was also cleared, settled and registered on a public #blockchain infrastructure. To see how the @Luxdeco transaction played out, watch here:

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

4 years

Former U.S. Chief of Investment Arbitration @Pwpearsall joins the firm as partner today, complementing our elite International Arbitration practice to lead the expansion of the group in the Americas. Learn more here:

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@AllenOvery

9 years

‘Too big to fail’ worries reach clearing houses. Damian Carolan discusses latest developments with @FTTradingRoom http://t.co/59PB7wfSG7

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@AllenOvery

5 years

We are very pleased to have been named a @stonewalluk #StonewallTopGlobal Employer for the second year running! The list recognises the best multinational employers for #LGBT inclusion. Read more: Read Stonewall's full report here:

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@AllenOvery

3 years

We're launching an apprenticeship programme that leads to qualification as a solicitor in the UK. James Partridge, graduate recruitment partner and training principal said: “I'm excited to launch this important alternative route to becoming a solicitor."

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@AllenOvery

3 years

We are proud to have been named in the Working Families top 30 employer list for 2021:

Working Families

@workingfamUK

3 years

And finally, congratulations to all the fantastic employers who made the Top 30 List. It has been great finding out about the innovative and #FamilyFriendly steps you’ve taken over the pandemic to support all your staff. 👏 #WFTopEmployers2021

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@AllenOvery

5 years

Thank you to @ProfessorGreen for yesterday’s thought-provoking Q&A session on mental health. The talk was part of our commitment to #mentalhealth and developing a culture of openness and support across our global network - thanks again for sharing your stories and insight with us

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@AllenOvery

9 years

A&O advised on $1.3 trillion of transactions globally in 2014 – deal value unmatched by any other law firm #annualresults #lawfirms

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@AllenOvery

5 years

We are honoured to have taken two awards at the prestigious #BritishLegalAwards in London last night. Senior partner Wim Dejonghe was named Law Firm Leader of the year and we took the prize for Competition Team of the Year. Read more here:

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@AllenOvery

3 years

We were joined by an incredible panel for a discussion on ‘the myth of meritocracy’ and #socialmobility in the legal profession. Thanks to Nik Miller, Shina Animashaun, Jude King, Justin Farrance and Ian Field. Read about our approach to social mobility:

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Our M&A Insights: In focus report Q1 2018 has launched - click below to read new articles looking at Global trends in private M&A and M&A auction tactics:

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@AllenOvery

4 years

We have announced new ethnicity targets and our ethnicity Stay Gap, as we work towards increasing ethnic diversity at A&O #diversityandinclusion #diversity

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@AllenOvery

7 years

We raised an amazing £18.5k at the fantastic #OutOnTheRoof event in Belfast last month. Proud to support @TRPNI #LGBT

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@AllenOvery

5 years

We have announced 34 new partners across 16 of our offices globally. Global managing partner Andrew Ballheimer comments “The breadth of this group, both in expertise and geographically, is testament to the growth we are seeing across our global platform.”

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

4 years

We are beaming with Pride. Over 180 people across the globe have joined in celebration of our commitment to #LGBT + #Pride and inclusion – albeit a little differently this year:

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@AllenOvery

7 years

First week in our tech innovation space, Fuse. See how the space was transformed before tech companies arrived here:

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@AllenOvery

7 years

Our work with @Deloitte won in the Collaboration category at the #FTInnovativeLawyer Awards last night. See more @FT

Partnerships made for the digital age

Technology is leading lawyers to reinvent their roles with some eye-catching joint ventures

www.ft.com

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

3 years

In partnership with @SchoolGovNet we are running a series of two panel events around #SchoolExclusions . The sessions will focus on how governors can reduce preventable exclusions and the importance of creating an inclusive culture in schools. Find out more

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@AllenOvery

5 years

Welcome to #Fuse @apiaxcom , scissero ltd, @trydefine and @highq ! We look forward to working with you. Read more about our new Cohort: #allenovery

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

4 years

Congratulations to our 29 new partners from across our global network! 45% of the new partners are female, with the whole group representing 13 offices around the world and five of our main practice areas:

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@AllenOvery

7 years

We are honoured to be named as a Top 30 Employer, leading the way in building flexible, family friendly workplaces #WorkLifeWeek

Working Families

@workingfamUK

7 years

Congratulations @AllenOvery – a Top 30 Employer for Working Families #TEWFtop30 Happy National #WorkLifeWeek

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5 years

We are proud to support Mental Health Awareness Week 2019. The theme of this year is body image – how we think and feel about our bodies. #BeBodyKind and together we can #endthestigma of mental health

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7 years

Our latest M&A Insights report has launched, detailing data and analysis of global M&A deal flow in Q1 2017:

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@AllenOvery

8 years

Thanks to everyone @AMREF_UK and in Tanzania for making our 2-year partnership such a success!

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Huge thanks to our brilliant Fuse selection committee, shown here at our pitch day today. We’re really looking forward to confirming successful applicants.

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@AllenOvery

3 years

The transition of the economy to align with the #ParisAgreement aims and the UN #SustainableDevelopmentGoals is set to dominate the next decade. Navigate the rising tide with our cross-border, cross-functional and cross-sector insights: #AOsustainability

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Congratulations to our very own Shruti Ajitsaria and David Stone for making @TheLawyermag Hot 100 - a celebration of the UK’s top lawyers.

The Lawyer

@TheLawyermag

6 years

Now on ... #TheLawyerHot100

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6 years

A&Out Belfast attended the launch of @stonewalluk Diversity Champions in partnership with @TRPNI last night. We are proud to be an inaugural member of Stonewall Diversity Champions in Northern Ireland. #ComeOutForLGBT Read more here:

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@AllenOvery

6 years

Back in November we helped @nivaura w/the first #crypto denominated, #blockchain settled bond. Here’s an explanation of the structure of the bonds that were issued & analysis of some of the legal issues presented:

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@AllenOvery

3 years

We have been ranked 28 in the @Socialmobilityf Employers Index. Mark Mansell, Partner and Chair of the Social Mobility Working Group said: “We are proud that in trying circumstances, we were able to offer support to students.”

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7 years

#cryptocurrencies , #Blockchain , #ICOs , #Fintech , #appcoin : @Nivaura explains economics of Initial Coin Offerings:

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@AllenOvery

5 years

Thrilled to have taken home eight awards at the @IFLR_online #MiddleEast Awards 2019 - including the award for International Law Firm of the Year, plus three team of the year awards and four deal of the year awards

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Allen & Overy

@AllenOvery

6 years

On #WorldRefugeeDay , with @YoungCitizensUK we are launching a free educational resource for young people on migration, with contributions from @MiCLUteam and @rights_info . Click here to find out more:

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@AllenOvery

6 years

As promoters of #LGBT #equality we are proud to be supporting @PrideInLondon . Come and see us in the #PrideInLondon parade on Saturday! Details here:

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