Revealed: A&O’s merger approach to Freshfields
Allen & Overy (A&O) approached Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for a merger earlier this year, The Lawyer can reveal, as the former moves its strategic planning to a new level. The informal approach, made in April and rebuffed by Freshfields, came after a year of merger scenario planning. A&O senior partner David Morley told The Lawyer: […]