Anne-Marie Allgrove Reflects on Year of Change at Baker McKenzie, Dismisses Partner Exodus as Industry-Wide Trend
Sydney, Australia – Anne-Marie Allgrove, who recently marked her first year as the national managing partner of global law firm Baker McKenzie’s Australian operations, is steering the company through a turbulent time characterized by significant staff turnovers. Despite the apparent setbacks, Allgrove offers a broader perspective on the changes taking place, suggesting they reflect broader industry trends rather than problems unique to the firm. Allgrove acknowledges the recent spate of departures among senior lawyers, but she contends that this phenomenon is hardly confined to Baker McKenzie. The reopening of markets such as London and Singapore … Read more