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EY rivals eye talent amid split crisis: ‘A lot of partners are considering their options… We’re talking to them’

Worry over whether the deal will happen means partners have been developing back-up plans, recruiters say

EY's top brass are meeting in Silicon Valley this week for crisis talks over the future of the business
EY's top brass are meeting in Silicon Valley this week for crisis talks over the future of the business Photo: Getty Images

EY’s rivals are eyeing up its partners amid uncertainty over whether the Big Four accountancy firm will split its audit and consulting arms.

The firm's top brass are meeting in Silicon Valley this week for crisis talks over the future of the business after its US managing partner put the brakes on the planned break-up, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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