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A&O Shearman to cut partnership by 10% and close Johannesburg base in post-merger shake-up

Alex Ryan
Alex Ryan
alexander.ryan@legalease.co.uk
6 September 2024
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A&O Shearman is set to cut 10% of its partnership, close its South Africa office and end its consulting business, in the firm’s first major reorganisation since it completed its merger this May.

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