Lawyers Weekly will present the latest news and analysis on the Allen & Overy announcement as it happens. Check back here for developments and expert commentary.

Dig in London, it's Australasia time

We're all by now well acquainted with the fact that Allen & Overy will soon be just another firm in the Australian legal vernacular, but is London prepared to take Australia seriously? Angela Priestley writes

Clayton Utz rapidly regroups

Clayton Utz has announced the appointment of key leadership positions, and declared that it will continue to promote and rehire in the wake of Allen & Overy's raid on its partner ranks.

Top-tier says bring on A&O competition

The top three law firms in Australia appear confident they will retain their market positions in the legal segment, despite yesterday's announcement that Magic Circle firm Allen & Overy will soon be competing for the same work.

Lawyers the winners in Allen & Overy arrival

Partners and associates might be ready to jump ship for more lucrative opportunities potentially on offer at Allen & Overy

Another partner departs Clayton Utz

Sparke Helmore has announced the appointment of four Clayton Utz lawyers - including a partner - to its Canberra office, just 24 hours after Clayton Utz revealed it had lost 14 partners to UK firm, Allen & Overy.

Allen & Overy outlines Australian push

Allen & Overy has flagged the prospect of further aggressive hiring as it seeks to consolidate its launch into the Australian market, following a 14-partner raid on Clayton Utz's corporate stable announced Monday.

Allen & Overy to change Perth game

The arrival of Allen & Overy will shake up the legal game in Western Australia, Perth-based lawyers told Lawyers Weekly.

Allen & Overy to open shop in Australia

Clayton Utz has confirmed today that 14 of its partners have resigned to join incoming UK Magic Circle heavyweight Allen & Overy, which has announced ambitious plans to enter the Australian market.