Caroline Crawford
About Caroline Crawford
Caroline Crawford is a Senior Associate specializing in Corporate (Private Equity) at A&O Shearman, where she has worked since 2024. She has a strong educational background with degrees from Durham University and the University of Law, and has accumulated extensive experience in private equity through various roles at Allen & Overy.
Work at A&O Shearman
Caroline Crawford currently serves as a Senior Associate in the Corporate (Private Equity) department at A&O Shearman. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing her expertise in private equity transactions and corporate law. Her position involves advising clients on various aspects of private equity investments, including structuring, negotiation, and compliance.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Before joining A&O Shearman, Caroline Crawford worked at Allen & Overy for several years. She began her tenure as a Trainee Solicitor from 2015 to 2017, followed by a role as an Associate in Private Equity from 2017 to 2022. In her final role at Allen & Overy, she served as a Senior Associate in Corporate (Private Equity) from 2022 until 2024, where she gained extensive experience in private equity law.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Crawford has a solid educational background in law and history. She studied at the University of Law, where she completed her Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) in 2014. She then pursued the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at BPP University, finishing in 2015. Prior to her legal studies, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons in History from Durham University from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she completed the International Baccalaureate at Sevenoaks School, achieving 41 points.
Career Progression
Caroline Crawford's career has shown a clear progression within the legal field, particularly in corporate and private equity law. After completing her studies, she began her professional journey at Allen & Overy, where she advanced from a Trainee Solicitor to a Senior Associate over a span of nine years. Her recent move to A&O Shearman marks a new chapter in her career, focusing on corporate private equity.