News Alert: ‘We can’t pretend we’re as credible in the US as we’d like to be' - Allen & Overy's Morley discusses his hopes for the firm

Legal Week | News Alert February 15, 2016 ‘We can’t pretend we’re as credible in the US as we’d like to be' - Allen & Overy's Morley discusses his hopes for the firm The magic circle firm's outgoing senior partner says firms need to be more ambitious in order to crack the States, with attracting talent another major challenge HS2 hires ex-Tube Lines GC for top legal role British high speed rail developer brings in Nicole Geoghegan as GC as construction on the first phase of the line looms Olswang changes Asia managing partner and makes Singapore promotion Olswang's Asia head Rob Bratby is returning to London and will be replaced by Singapore corporate partner Andrew Stott Simmons appoints first GC as risk head jumps to Pinsents Employment head to step into the newly created post as the firm's head of risk departs from the firm Law firms told to do better on promise to provide ongoing PRIME student support Two-thirds of all students that took part in placements said that they had not had any further contact with firms, report finds Slaughters Hong Kong corporate star Neil Hyman to leave the firm Magic circle firm to promote corporate associate Roger Cheng to partner on Hyman's departure Global M&A Guide 2016 For corporates, the window of opportunity for strategic cross-border M&A is now. This global M&A guide provides expert analysis from law firms across the globe, providing insight on a country-by-country basis, covering more than 20 jurisdictions. Click here to download the guide Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Cyprus banks given opportunity to proceed with securitisation of non-performing loans This Harneys briefing explains how recent changes in Cyprus law have given banks the opportunity to proceed with securitisation of non-performing loans. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Legal Week Independent Law Firms Forum 2016 Conference - Thu 17th Mar 2016, London Legal Week Independent Law Firms Forum brings together managing partners and seniormanagement from independent law firms from across the globe to debate and discuss challenges facing their firms. Details Book Online Enquries Add to Diary 1873 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs Funds NQ-1 Roles at Elite US firms Hydrogen Group -£97000 - £101000 per annum Benefits I am currently working with 3 elite US firms in the London market all looking to hire bright and ambitious junior lawyers with an interest in transactional fund formation work. The roles all require strong academic credentials and high quality experience,London More from Legal Week Jobs CONSULTANT LAWYERS (INTERIM) – CORPORATE AND M&A Peerpoint, Allen & Overy’s interim resourcing business, engages legal consultants to work on top quality legal placements with Allen & Overy or clients.We engage with lawyers where we anticipate a demand for their skills and we are currently building a leading position in the areas of expertise set out below – if you are a high-calibre lawyer with strong technical skills and experience in these areas, with a desire to support A&O’s corporate group or the legal teams of Peerpoint’s clients, then we are keen to hear from you For more details on this role and to apply please click here

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