A&O Shearman. Credit: Allen & Overy courtesy photo / A&O Shearman A&O Shearman to Cut Equity Partnership, Close in South Africa and End Consulting Division in Post-Merger Drive
The seismic changes, announced internally on Friday, affect the firm's 800-strong partnership and come just as the firm was set to celebrate a decade in Johannesburg.
September 06, 2024 at 07:00 AM
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Newly-merged firm A&O Shearman is to cut 10% of its equity partnership, close its Johannesburg office and end its consulting practice as part of major post-merger changes over the coming months.
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