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A&O Shearman eyes job cuts after mega-merger

Those close to the firm anticipate a wave of redundancies

A&O Shearman eyes job cuts after mega-merger
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A&O Shearman is eyeing a round of job cuts following its landmark merger deal, according to insiders and those close to the firm.

Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy merged with New York’s Shearman & Sterling on 1 May to create a $3bn legal business.

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