Responsible business

At A&O Shearman, we are focused having a positive and lasting impact on our clients, our people, and wider society. We believe that making a meaningful difference comes from combining legal excellence with a genuine commitment to progress, innovation, and responsibility.

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That’s why we’re setting new standards in inclusion, social impact, pro bono, sustainability, and wellbeing. 

We are committed to cultivating a culture where people feel they belong, high performance is sustainable, peoples’ voices are heard, and our skills and resources are leveraged to address global and local social and environmental issues. 

This is underpinned by robust governance to ensure we operate our business responsibly and ethically, and in balance with the main global challenges represented by the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By integrating these principles into our daily operations, we aim to do our part in creating a better future for all stakeholders.

Our contribution

Find out more about our responsible approach to doing business.

podcast series

Voices for Change

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Voices for Change by A&O Shearman brings together a community of inclusive thinkers and thought leaders. Join Justin Farrance, our global inclusion ambassador, as he interviews colleagues and clients about their personal stories, commitment to inclusion and advice for others to learn from. Stay up to date with new episodes on the link below.

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Responsible business