Global Law firm Allen & Overy is on the verge of establishing an Australian office after recruiting around 15 top lawyers from the popular Australian firm Clayton Utz. The decision taken by one of the world's biggest law firms "Allen & Overy" is expected to be made public late tonight Australian time.
Industry sources conveyed that the new Australian office is anticipated to focus on corporate work and is a symbol of confidence in the growth prospects of the Australian economy. Allen & Overy by now has 31 offices across the globe and is anticipated to use its new Australian practice to provide additional legal resources for the firm’s practice in China.
The establishment of the Australian office is anticipated to be welcomed by corporate Australia as it will augment competition for high-end commercial legal advice, which is presently dominated by a minute group of large Australian firms.
Industry sources conveyed that the new Australian office is anticipated to focus on corporate work and is a symbol of confidence in the growth prospects of the Australian economy. Allen & Overy by now has 31 offices across the globe and is anticipated to use its new Australian practice to provide additional legal resources for the firm’s practice in China.
The establishment of the Australian office is anticipated to be welcomed by corporate Australia as it will augment competition for high-end commercial legal advice, which is presently dominated by a minute group of large Australian firms.
