A&O Shearman has announced that the firm received 128 rankings in the Chambers USA 2026 guide, reflecting broad recognition across its United States platform. The annual Chambers USA guide is widely regarded as a leading independent assessment of legal talent in the U.S. market, and the breadth of this year's recognition underscores the depth and quality of the firm's practices and people.
The 128 rankings span multiple U.S. practice areas and extend across both nationwide and state-level categories. This combination of national and regional recognition highlights the firm's ability to serve clients on matters of broad strategic significance while also delivering jurisdiction-specific knowledge where local insight is essential. For clients navigating complex transactions, regulatory matters, and disputes, the rankings offer an external point of reference when identifying trusted advisors across geographies and subject-matter areas.
Alongside the practice group recognitions, a number of individual lawyers at the firm were ranked in the 2026 guide. This dual recognition of teams and individuals reinforces the firm's view that effective client service is built on both collaborative practice strength and the leadership of seasoned, individually distinguished practitioners. Clients benefit from the integrated capabilities of broad practice platforms while drawing on the experience of lawyers who are recognized leaders in their fields.
The Chambers USA methodology is based on extensive independent research, including in-depth interviews with clients and peers, providing an external perspective on the qualities that distinguish leading legal advisors. Inclusion in the guide can therefore serve as a useful resource for general counsel, boards, and other decision-makers who are evaluating outside counsel for significant engagements, succession planning, or specialized projects.
A&O Shearman views the 2026 results as a reflection of sustained investment in talent, client relationships, and cross-practice collaboration across the U.S. platform. The firm remains focused on delivering practical, commercially grounded advice to clients across industries and jurisdictions, and on continuing to develop the capabilities that drive recognition of this kind.
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