Allen & Overy appoints Ishtar Sancho as partner

Allen & Overy has appointed Ishtar Sancho as the new partner of the firm, effective from May 1st, coinciding with the day the merger with Shearman takes effect, forming the new entity A&O Shearman. Sancho, who previously held the position of counsel, has been promoted as part of the nomination of 100 new partners globally. This promotion marks the final round of partner appointments before the merger with Shearman & Sterling.

In 2019, Ishtar Sancho was appointed as counsel of the firm in Spain, having previously served as a senior associate. Her promotion to partner in the tax law practice area recognizes the exceptional work she has contributed to the firm since joining in 2005, strengthening the firm’s commitment to this essential sector in both local and international markets.

With over 20 years of experience in tax advisory services for domestic and international transactions, Sancho is a specialist in international tax structuring. She has been instrumental in advising on complex M&A deals, investment, divestment transactions, and the tax analysis and restructuring of private equity operations in Spain.

Sancho, a graduate in Law from the University of Navarra, began her professional career at KPMG Abogados in 2002 before joining Allen & Overy’s tax team in Spain in 2005. Her extensive expertise in international tax matters and her dedication to delivering innovative solutions have been invaluable to the firm and its clients. This promotion underscores the strategic importance of Spain for the firm and recognizes Ishtar’s outstanding professional trajectory.