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Allen & Overy boss Wim Dejonghe to retire ahead of Shearman & Sterling merger

The firm’s senior partner played a key role in negotiating the mega-merger which goes live on 1 May

Wim Dejonghe has been one of the biggest figures in the London legal market for nearly two decades
Wim Dejonghe has been one of the biggest figures in the London legal market for nearly two decades Photo: Alamy

Allen & Overy senior partner Wim Dejonghe is leaving the Magic Circle law firm at the end of April ahead of its merger with Shearman & Sterling.

Dejonghe was a key architect of A&O’s merger deal with New York-headquartered Shearman.

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