Allen & Overy

Allen & Overy is a London-based international law firm founded in 1930 by George Allen, who served as advisor to King Edward VIII in 1936, and Thomas Avery, former partners at Roney & Co. The firm currently holds the top spot as the largest law firm in both headcount and revenue category, with 5,400 employees worldwide and a revenue of￡1.52 billion in the financial year of 2017.

Allen & Overy is a member of the United Kingdom’s “Magic Circle” of leading law firms.

Company size:
5,000 - 5,500 employees
Business Address:
Allen & Overy LLP One Bishops Square London E1 6AD United Kingdom
E-mail Address:

Telephone Number:
+44 20 3088 0000
Fax Number:
Website:
http://www.allenovery.com

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