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Peter McDonald steps up as Australia co-managing partner, Sydney managing partner at A&O Shearman

Peter McDonald steps up as Australia co-managing partner, Sydney managing partner at A&O Shearman

McDonald will lead the Australia office alongside David Jenaway

Pinsent Masons names Hayley Harris first global chief knowledge and AI adoption officer

Pinsent Masons names Hayley Harris first global chief knowledge and AI adoption officer

She was the global director of knowledge and AI enablement at rival firm BCLP

Bryn Hardcastle, Dave Filov from Allens to join Clayton Utz as partners

Bryn Hardcastle, Dave Filov from Allens to join Clayton Utz as partners

Perth-based equity capital markets lawyers are experienced in mining matters

Taylor Wessing UK, Winston & Strawn reportedly discussing potential combination

Taylor Wessing UK, Winston & Strawn reportedly discussing potential combination

Both firms recorded strong profits in the past year

Incoming A&O Shearman associate Jude D'Alesio launches Legal Education and Access Programme

Incoming A&O Shearman associate Jude D'Alesio launches Legal Education and Access Programme

The UK mentoring scheme caters to university students from low-income or single-parent households