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(From The Lawyer)
Senior associates can now stop crossing their fingers, screwing up their eyes and praying as hard as they can - partnerships have at last been announced. In Italy, Allen & Overy (A&O) led the field of international law firms this year. The firm made up three partners, promoted three associates to senior counsel and narrowed the shortlist of possible lateral hires.
The firm made up corporate specialist Lorenzo Parola and tax lawyer Francesco Bonichi in Rome, and Craig Byrne in the capital markets practice in Milan.
Massimiliano Danusso, A&O managing partner for Italy, told The Lawyer: "We've been through a period of few appointments, but in 1998, 1999 and 2000 we appointed a lot of partners. This is back to reality for us now."
Danusso has an eye on next year's promotions already, saying that at least four associates will be made up. The new partners are to be spread equally between Milan and Rome.
The move has ...