Practice areas

The benefit of working in one of the world's premier international legal practices is the tremendous variety you will encounter; whether the type of work, people or new ideas.  Our vision is to build a client-centred business in which our people can fulfil their ambitions and maximise their potential.

We are often asked to advise on completely novel transactions where creativity, team work and in-depth understanding of our clients business enable us to deliver award winning solutions.

But what practice area is right for you? Keep an open mind, read about the different opportunities and decide for yourself. With our flexible  training programme you will be able to choose.  Bear in mind that within the broad categories of "Corporate", "Finance", "Dispute Resolution" and so on, there are specialist groups such as Environment, Anti-trust, Restructuring and Arbitration. In this section you can explore each practice area and read a profile from one of our trainees, telling you more about a recent deal they have worked on or the typical role a trainee plays in each area.

To find out how our strong international network enables us to work on exciting and innovative deals, visit the next section "A Global Firm " and keep up-to-date with the latest news at A&O.

The anatomy of a deal

The anatomy of a deal

Step by step guide to the lawyer's role in a deal

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Myth Buster

Myth Buster

What it is really like to work for A&O

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