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A&O Shearman appoints Denise Gibson as UK managing partner

New top team takes shape as legal giants Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling prepare to merge on 1 May

Denise Gibson, one of A&O’s top London finance partners, will take on a leading role
Denise Gibson, one of A&O’s top London finance partners, will take on a leading role

A&O Shearman has appointed Denise Gibson to lead the UK offices of the soon-to-be merged law firm.

Magic Circle stalwart Allen & Overy and New York-headquartered law firm Shearman & Sterling are scheduled to merge on 1 May in one of the most significant legal tie-ups in decades.

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