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A&O Shearman to axe 10% of partnership

Law firm slashes ranks after merger

A&O Shearman will also shut up shop in Johannesburg and close its consulting practice as part of ‘reshaping measures’
A&O Shearman will also shut up shop in Johannesburg and close its consulting practice as part of ‘reshaping measures’ Photo: Getty Images

A&O Shearman is cutting around 10% of its global partnership, it said in a statement. 

Earlier this month, Financial News revealed the firm was mulling potential job cuts, and could start them as soon as September.

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