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Allen & Overy’s managing partner resigns ahead of Shearman & Sterling merger

A&O's boss Gareth Price quits for 'personal reasons' ahead of landmark merger deal

Magic Circle firm fails to repeat last year's growth
Magic Circle firm fails to repeat last year's growth Photo: Allen & Overy

Allen & Overy’s managing partner Gareth Price has resigned from the firm in a shock move ahead of its multibillion dollar merger with US firm Shearman & Sterling.

The law firm said on 13 July that Price had resigned “for personal reasons” after more than three years leading the firm.

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