Tomáš Búry promoted to partner
A&O Shearman is pleased to announce the promotion of Tomáš Búry to partner in its global M&A practice as of 1 May 2025.
Tomáš has significant experience in all aspects of M&A and corporate law. He has a proven track record of successfully managing both cross-border and domestic transactions, including private and competitive acquisitions, disposals, corporate reorganisations, and joint ventures. In recent years, Tomáš has advised clients on a number of high-profile M&A transactions on Slovak and CEE market, in particular in the sectors of energy and infrastructure, technology, financial institutions, industrials, and private capital clients.
Lucia Raimanová, co-managing partner at A&O Shearman in Slovakia, commented: “It is great to see Tomáš being promoted to partner to further grow our market-leading Slovak corporate practice. Tomáš is exceptional with clients and colleagues, and we are excited to see the impact he will make as we continue to achieve our very ambitious goals, especially in M&A.”
Renátus Kollár, co-managing partner at A&O Shearman in Slovakia, added: “This promotion underscores our unwavering focus on nurturing and growing our talent pipeline, which is central to our culture and strategy. Tomáš has consistently demonstrated a forward-thinking approach, bringing pragmatic and innovative solutions to complex corporate challenges. His promotion will undoubtedly foster greater collaboration across the CEE region and the A&O Shearman network globally."
Tomáš expressed his gratitude: "I am deeply thankful for the trust and support from the leadership, our clients and the team. I am excited to bring our M&A practice to another level and achieve our ambitious goals. This promotion is a testament to the collaborative spirit at A&O Shearman, and I look forward to contributing to our continued success.”
Globally, A&O Shearman announces that 33 lawyers have been promoted to its partnership. The promotions have been made across 11 of the firm’s practice areas in 16 different offices throughout 11 countries.
Regionally, there were 14 promotions across Continental Europe, nine in the United Kingdom, four in the United States, four in Asia Pacific and two in the Middle East.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
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