Brobeck Phleger & Harrison has expelled its former chairman Tower Snow in the wake of the failed attempt to lead 35 partners from the US technology giant to Clifford Chance (CC).

In a statement, Brobecks’ chairman Richard Odom said: “[This is] an extraordinary step for the firm to take and it is unfortunate that events progressed to this point. The policy committee and the partners of the firm believe that this is in the best interests of the firm.”