ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING LLP
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Cash
£137M
-55.2% lowest in 3 filed years
Net assets
£809M
+12% highest in 3 filed years
Employees
6,961
+14.5% highest in 3 filed years
Profit before tax
£1.1B
+3.3% highest in 3 filed years
Net assets
3-year trend · vs Unclassified median
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Accounts
3-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-04-30
| Metric | Trend | 2023-04-30 | 2024-04-30 | 2025-04-30 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £2,080,400,000 | £2,150,400,000 | £2,860,500,000 | +33% | |
| Operating profit | £900,100,000 | £1,055,400,000 | £1,116,300,000 | +5.8% | |
| Profit before tax | £892,400,000 | £1,046,100,000 | £1,081,000,000 | +3.3% | |
| Net profit | — | — | — | — | |
| Cash | £186,900,000 | £306,800,000 | £137,400,000 | -55.2% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £1,271,900,000 | £923,500,000 | £1,518,500,000 | +64.4% | |
| Net assets | £517,900,000 | £722,100,000 | £808,600,000 | +12% | |
| Equity | £517,900,000 | £722,100,000 | £808,600,000 | +12% | |
| Average employees | 6,076 | 6,077 | 6,961 | +14.5% | |
| Wages | £662,500,000 | £679,600,000 | £839,900,000 | +23.6% | |
| Members' remuneration | £17,400,000 | £292,400,000 | £206,400,000 | -29.4% |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. The Δ column is the change from the prior filed period as a percentage of |prior|; lines a company doesn't report show —. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2023-04-30 | 2024-04-30 | 2025-04-30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 43.3% | 49.1% | 39.0% | |
| Return on capital employed | 70.8% | 114.3% | 73.5% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | 70.9% | 64.7% | 71.2% | |
| Current ratio | 2.51x | 1.37x | 1.55x | |
| Interest cover | 67.68x | 63.96x | 18.76x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Name history
Renamed 1 time since incorporation
- ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING LLP 2024-04-30 → present
- ALLEN & OVERY LLP 2004-01-30 → 2024-04-30
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Consolidated group
- Auditor
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“Having considered the above factors, including the results of all modelled scenarios, the Board has a reasonable expectation that the Group, inclusive of the LLP, has adequate financial resources to meet its operating needs for at least 12 months from the date of approval of the annual report and financial statements and therefore the going concern basis has been adopted in preparing the financial statements.”
Group structure
- ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING LLP · parent
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Law Firm 75%
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling (Asia) Pte. Ltd 100%
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling (Hong Kong) Limited 100%
- Allen & Overy Legal Services 100%
- Allen Overy Shearman Sterling Service Company Limited 100%
Significant events
- “On 1 May 2024, the Group completed the Merger, combining two historic law firms, building on positions of expertise and strength in both the U.S. and across the world.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
100 active · 0 resigned
Showing the first 100 officers on file — Companies House returns these 100 per page and this record sits at that limit, so the list (and any former officers) may be incomplete. Full register on Companies House
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONDUIT, Timothy Clive | LLP Designated Member | 2009-05-01 | Apr 1973 | — |
| DERMARKAR, Alain Andre | LLP Designated Member | 2024-05-01 | Jan 1978 | — |
| EKUE, Herve Roland Adade | LLP Designated Member | 2009-05-01 | Jan 1972 | — |
| ENGLEHART, Alice Clare | LLP Designated Member | 2014-05-01 | Oct 1976 | — |
| HAKKI, Adam | LLP Designated Member | 2024-05-01 | Mar 1972 | — |
| RIVLIN, Kenneth | LLP Designated Member | 2024-05-01 | Mar 1965 | — |
| UEBELHOER, Walter Gunther Eckart Christian, Dr | LLP Designated Member | 2007-05-01 | Jan 1970 | — |
| WAKELING, David Andrew | LLP Designated Member | 2010-05-01 | Jun 1978 | — |
| ABUTBUL, Kfir | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Sep 1985 | — |
| ADAMS, Frederiek | LLP Member | 2018-05-01 | Sep 1982 | — |
| ADAMS, John Michael Kenneth | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Nov 1977 | — |
| AHAMMER, Rauni | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Sep 1990 | — |
| AHRENS, Börries, Dr | LLP Member | 2016-07-23 | Oct 1971 | — |
| AJITSARIA, Shruti | LLP Member | 2019-05-01 | Dec 1978 | — |
| AL-SHAWAF, Fatima | LLP Member | 2025-05-01 | Dec 1988 | — |
| ALLAN, Paul | LLP Member | 2022-05-01 | Feb 1985 | — |
| ALLEN, Jackson Keeling | LLP Member | 2025-05-01 | May 1985 | — |
| ALLOS, Rafi | LLP Member | 2022-05-01 | Sep 1987 | — |
| ALSOP, Richard | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Jan 1963 | — |
| ALTMAN, Kara Kimberly | LLP Member | 2026-05-01 | Apr 1988 | — |
| ANCEL, Alexandre | LLP Member | 2008-10-01 | May 1972 | — |
| ANCENYS, Laurie-Anne | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Oct 1983 | — |
| ANDERSON, Paula Howell | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Sep 1976 | — |
| ANDREW, Christopher Hugh | LLP Member | 2004-05-01 | Feb 1967 | — |
| ANTROBUS, Guy Alexander | LLP Member | 2014-05-01 | Jan 1977 | — |
| APPLETON, Matthew | LLP Member | 2017-05-01 | Sep 1983 | — |
| ARROYO PEREZ, Hector Leandro | LLP Member | 2022-11-08 | Aug 1985 | — |
| ARTS, Dirk Frans Edmond | LLP Member | 2005-11-01 | May 1965 | — |
| ARYANI, Lara Ghani | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Oct 1982 | — |
| ASCHERFELD, Nicolaus | LLP Member | 2011-05-01 | Dec 1971 | — |
| ASHCROFT, James Elliot | LLP Member | 2026-05-01 | Jan 1993 | — |
| ASTOLFI, Paul Joseph | LLP Member | 2025-04-03 | Sep 1972 | — |
| ATWELL, Esther Dorothee | LLP Member | 2023-05-01 | Sep 1976 | — |
| AUBRY, Baptiste | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Nov 1987 | — |
| AZIZ, Azam | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Dec 1970 | — |
| BACON, Oliver | LLP Member | 2023-05-01 | Aug 1984 | — |
| BADIE, Parya Renee | LLP Member | 2009-05-01 | Aug 1973 | — |
| BANKS, Peter John | LLP Member | 2017-05-01 | Jul 1984 | — |
| BARAZANDEH-NEJAD, Tina | LLP Member | 2025-05-01 | Dec 1988 | — |
| BARRETT, Gemma | LLP Member | 2024-02-24 | Apr 1982 | — |
| BARTLETT, Gordon | LLP Member | 2026-05-01 | Dec 1985 | — |
| BATES, Tim James | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Oct 1987 | — |
| BATTY, Louise Alexandra | LLP Member | 2025-11-29 | Nov 1980 | — |
| BAXTER, Joshua James | LLP Member | 2026-05-01 | Jun 1991 | — |
| BAYART, Christian Marcel August | LLP Member | 2008-05-01 | Jun 1971 | — |
| BAYLISS, Lorraine | LLP Member | 2009-05-01 | Jul 1974 | — |
| BEHRENS, Alexander | LLP Member | 2017-06-01 | May 1975 | — |
| BEHRENS, Richard Thaddeus | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Feb 1968 | — |
| BELLAMY, Duncan | LLP Member | 2011-05-01 | Feb 1977 | — |
| BELLONE, Pietro | LLP Member | 2023-05-01 | Apr 1981 | — |
| BENARD, Laetitia Julia Amandine | LLP Member | 2009-05-01 | Nov 1974 | — |
| BENGUIGUI, Dan | LLP Member | 2020-05-01 | May 1979 | — |
| BENNAARS, Johanna Huberdina | LLP Member | 2022-11-03 | Apr 1974 | — |
| BENNETTS, Francesca | LLP Member | 2022-05-01 | Apr 1981 | — |
| BENZ, Denise | LLP Member | 2023-05-01 | Nov 1988 | — |
| BERERHI, Driss | LLP Member | 2017-03-01 | Aug 1977 | — |
| BERGER, Thomas | LLP Member | 2022-05-01 | Dec 1982 | — |
| BERLINER CHERMAN, Roberta | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Aug 1975 | — |
| BETKER, Corey James | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Dec 1984 | — |
| BEULLEKENS, Fabian | LLP Member | 2013-09-01 | Aug 1972 | — |
| BEVAN, Jonathan Edward Morgan | LLP Member | 2004-05-01 | May 1967 | — |
| BILLIK, Diana | LLP Member | 2011-05-01 | Mar 1972 | — |
| BJERKE, Bjorn | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Jun 1966 | — |
| BLEICHER, Valentine Anna Geny | LLP Member | 2026-01-24 | Nov 1987 | — |
| BLOCH, Michael | LLP Member | 2019-05-01 | Feb 1981 | — |
| BODE, Jan-Hendrik Dieter | LLP Member | 2026-05-01 | Jan 1983 | — |
| BONDRAGER, Rens | LLP Member | 2021-05-01 | Dec 1976 | — |
| BOSSOTTO, Livio | LLP Member | 2021-05-01 | Apr 1976 | — |
| BOURABIAT, Amine | LLP Member | 2023-05-01 | Jun 1982 | — |
| BOWDEN, Neil Alexander | LLP Member | 2008-05-01 | Jun 1972 | — |
| BRADBURY, Nicholas | LLP Member | 2017-03-02 | Mar 1980 | — |
| BRAY, Ryan Thomas | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Nov 1984 | — |
| BRENNAN, Katherine Mallory | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Jul 1980 | — |
| BRILL, Lisa Michele | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Jan 1973 | — |
| BROADLEY, David John | LLP Member | 2004-05-01 | Apr 1970 | — |
| BROWER, Melisa Aylin | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Dec 1988 | — |
| BROWN, Gregory Thornton | LLP Member | 2006-05-01 | Jun 1972 | — |
| BROWN, Matthew | LLP Member | 2025-05-01 | Dec 1985 | — |
| BRUCHWITZ, Sebastian | LLP Member | 2025-11-01 | Sep 1974 | — |
| BRULE, Pierre Nicolas Alexandre | LLP Member | 2025-11-11 | Apr 1990 | — |
| BRUMFIELD, Noah Austin | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Jul 1972 | — |
| BRYSON, James Edward | LLP Member | 2025-05-01 | Apr 1988 | — |
| BUCELLA, Robert | LLP Member | 2026-05-01 | Aug 1984 | — |
| BUCKLEY, Katrina Mary | LLP Member | 2005-11-01 | May 1969 | — |
| BURNETT, Calum Donald | LLP Member | 2004-05-01 | Jan 1968 | — |
| BURROWS, Simon Robert | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Sep 1981 | — |
| BURT, Robert | LLP Member | 2021-06-21 | Feb 1972 | — |
| BURTON, James Oliver Simon | LLP Member | 2016-05-01 | Dec 1977 | — |
| BURY, Tomas | LLP Member | 2025-05-01 | Oct 1985 | — |
| BUSSIAN, Wolf Rainer, Dr | LLP Member | 2013-03-01 | Jun 1977 | — |
| BUTLAND, Russell | LLP Member | 2023-05-01 | Aug 1985 | — |
| BUZARD, Karen | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Jan 1976 | — |
| CAILLEAU, Sylvain | LLP Member | 2022-05-01 | Dec 1977 | — |
| CANNON, John Joseph | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Jun 1959 | — |
| CARDONE, Robert Joseph | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Aug 1983 | — |
| CARR, Imogen Kate | LLP Member | 2024-05-01 | Apr 1990 | — |
| CASALTA, Jean-Dominique | LLP Member | 2008-10-01 | Mar 1968 | — |
| CASTAGNEDE, Marc | LLP Member | 2011-03-21 | Apr 1969 | — |
| CASTRESANA, Javier | LLP Member | 2017-05-01 | Jun 1979 | — |
| CHAKRABARTI, Arnondo Moy | LLP Member | 2006-05-01 | Jul 1971 | — |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
No persons with significant control on record.
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 3979 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-07 | LLCH01 | officers | Change person member limited liability partnership with name change date | |
| 2026-05-07 | LLCH01 | officers | Change person member limited liability partnership with name change date | |
| 2026-05-07 | LLCH01 | officers | Change person member limited liability partnership with name change date | |
| 2026-05-07 | LLCH01 | officers | Change person member limited liability partnership with name change date | |
| 2026-05-07 | LLCH01 | officers | Change person member limited liability partnership with name change date | |
| 2026-05-07 | LLCH01 | officers | Change person member limited liability partnership with name change date | |
| 2026-05-07 | LLCH01 | officers | Change person member limited liability partnership with name change date | |
| 2026-05-05 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-05 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-02 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-01 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-01 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-01 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-01 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-01 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-01 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-01 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date | |
| 2026-05-01 | LLAP01 | officers | Appoint person member limited liability partnership with appointment date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 20
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 10
- Officers resigned
- 0
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.