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A&O Shearman partner John Goldfinch resigns after drink-driving conviction

Partner quits Magic Circle law firm after less than a year

Goldfinch joined Allen & Overy earlier this year before its merger with Shearman & Sterling Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Goldfinch joined Allen & Overy earlier this year before its merger with Shearman & Sterling Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

A&O Shearman partner John Goldfinch has resigned from the Magic Circle law firm after being convicted of drink-driving.

Goldfinch joined Allen & Overy in February from US law firm Milbank at the head of a five-strong team.

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