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Will more Shearman & Sterling partners leave?

Your guide to the week’s top legal stories

A&O Shearman will need to keep hold of key partners to be successful
A&O Shearman will need to keep hold of key partners to be successful Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

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The problem with acquiring law firms is that much of their value is tied up in people who go home every night. If they leave for good, that can lead to issues.

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