A&O Shearman appoints first EU chair

The role reflects the scale and ambition of the firm’s European practice. A key focus will be ensuring clients—particularly those based in the U.S., the UK, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific—benefit fully from the firm’s expertise across its 16 European offices.

Tom will work closely with teams across Europe to deepen client relationships and further strengthen the firm’s position at the center of the cross-border flows between Europe and the rest of the world. The role builds on the work of Patrick Mischo and Ignacio Ruiz-Cámara, who have served as regional coordinators and reinforced collaboration across the region.

“We have a market-leading integrated offering and exceptional teams across Europe,” said Tom Schoors. “My focus will be on ensuring our European clients have seamless access to the full breadth of our global expertise, and that clients outside Europe can fully benefit from what we offer here. That means joining up efforts across the region and supporting our teams in delivering coordinated, cross-border solutions.”