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June 20, 2016

Allen & Overy becomes latest firm to match Cravath's US associate pay
Magic circle firm joins the ongoing US associate pay war announcing pay rise for first year US associates to $180,000

Morgan Stanley hires Freshfields corporate star as UK investment banking chair
Former corporate practice head and ex-London office head to join the investment bank in October this year

Firms brace for Brexit as EU referendum vote looms
The effects of an out vote, which looks ever more likely, may well put UK and international firms in a tight spot

Reed Smith hires capital markets heavyweight from CMS
Reed Smith has hired US securities partner Daniel Winterfeldt from CMS Cameron McKenna.

Ashurst closes Stockholm office
International law firm Ashurst has closed its only Swedish offering with its entire team transferring to local firm Hamilton

Clifford Chance and Linklaters lead the way on gas network deal
Clifford Chance advises the winning bidder on gas infrastructure deal in Germany as Linklaters advises seller Macquire

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