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February 19, 2016

Mega-mergers, cracking the US and the demands of today's top talent - A&O's David Morley in discussion
A&O's outgoing senior partner reflects on his 35-year career at the magic circle firm and discusses the prospects for consolidation at the top end of the legal market

EE general counsel holds on to role in wake of £12.5bn BT merger
James Blendis retains role and gains place on legal leadership team led by group GC Dan Fitz following BT's takeover of the UK's largest mobile operator

'I am inextricably linked with the firm' - DLA Piper's Sir Nigel Knowles on stepping down
Global co-chair and senior partner of the firm's international arm is to step down at the end of April, triggering an election

BLM puts Manchester fraud jobs at risk
Team led by three partners being consulted on over possible redundancies as the firm looks to boost Birmingham office

Allen & Overy sees second Italy practice head exit in a month
Head of the firm's anti-trust group in Italy Silvia D'Alberti has left A&O for local firm Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners

Prime Minister's legal adviser joins Dechert
Trade and regulation expert Andrew Hood joins the US firm after advising David Cameron for over a year

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