Valentine Henry
About Valentine Henry
Valentine Henry is an Avocat à la Cour and Associate at A&O Shearman, with a strong academic background in law from prestigious institutions in France. With experience at several law firms, including Allen & Overy, Henry specializes in legal matters related to heritage law and real estate.
Work at A&O Shearman
Valentine Henry currently holds the position of Avocat à la Cour and Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. In this role, Henry engages in various legal activities, contributing to the firm's practice in a professional capacity. Prior to this position, Henry worked at Allen & Overy as an Avocat à la Cour Associate from 2022 to 2024.
Education and Expertise
Valentine Henry pursued a comprehensive education in law, beginning with a Licence in Droit privé from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University, completed in 2016. This was followed by a Master 1 in Droit privé général in 2017 and a Master 2 in Droit du patrimoine at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne in 2018. Henry also completed the Elève-Avocat program at EFB from 2020 to 2021, further enhancing legal expertise.
Background
Valentine Henry's legal career began with various internships, including roles at BDGS Associés and Chatain & Associés in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Henry also gained experience as a Stagiaire juridique at Reinhart Marville Torre in 2019 and at KLEPIERRE in 2020. These positions provided foundational legal experience leading to subsequent roles at Allen & Overy.
Previous Experience at Allen & Overy
Before joining A&O Shearman, Valentine Henry worked at Allen & Overy in various capacities. Initially, Henry served as a Juriste (en attente du CAPA) for four months in 2021. Following this, Henry transitioned to an Avocat à la Cour Associate role from 2022 to 2024, where responsibilities included legal analysis and client representation.
Internship Experience
Valentine Henry has completed multiple internships throughout the legal career, including significant roles at SBKG & associés and Allen & Overy. The internship at SBKG & associés lasted 11 months from 2019 to 2020, while the final internship at Allen & Overy focused on Real Estate for five months in 2021. These experiences contributed to the development of practical legal skills.