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US bonuses: CC and A&O match Cravath reward of up to $100,000 for associates

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Sarah Downey
1 December 2016
Law firm managementSalaries

Magic Circle firms Allen & Overy (A&O) and Clifford Chance (CC) have stepped up to match bonus levels rewarded by leading Wall Street firms.

US associates at CC from 2008 and 2009 were told today (1 December) their year-end bonuses will total $100,000.

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