The platform, it said in a statement, “appeals to lawyers who want more control and choice in their careers without compromising on the quality of work or clients they engage with. Clients benefit by gaining access to experienced lawyers with sophisticated legal skills on an interim or project basis”.

Its US-based operations will initially operate out of Allen & Overy’s New York office, supporting the global firm’s American clients on domestic and cross-border engagements.

Peerpoint’s US head Amie Davidson said: “With the war for legal talent only becoming more competitive in the US and at a time when many lawyers are reflecting on their careers, working patterns and personal priorities, Peerpoint, as part of Allen & Overy, is excited to offer an alternative career path to meet the needs of a new breed of modern lawyer.”

“For those lawyers looking to leave the traditional law firm or in-house legal environment, we offer the ability to chart their own career course, while still having the support and resources of a global law firm,” she said.

US-based senior partner Tim House added that “Peerpoint is the latest of our Advanced Delivery & Solutions to launch in the US. Peerpoint enables us to connect clients in need of interim resources with high-caliber lawyers, all of whom are vetted, endorsed and supported in their roles by Allen & Overy.”

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“It is another example of how we continue to offer increasingly innovative, flexible and impactful legal solutions to our US clients.”