Allen & Overy (A&O) is on the verge of
following Clifford Chance to Canary Wharf, with the magic circle firm now considering a plan to divide the firm between the Square Mile and Docklands before the end of 2001.

The firm now looks certain to move at least part of its practice to Canary Wharf. Management is considering three options: a total move to the Wharf; a “two-centre strategy” that would split the firm between the City and Docklands;