Cutting the cord – Allen severs Ropes ties to focus on new role as DLA Piper continues finance push Kathryn McCann14 February 2017Financial services Raconteur, rainmaker and serial legal entrepreneur Maurice Allen is to phase out his ongoing role with Ropes & Gray to focus on his new post at DLA Piper, after admitting it was ‘difficult’ to work for both firms as a consultant.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryTrading Places: Ropes hires Freshfields levfin co-head as top Kirkland litigator retires‘The US are taking over’ – will DLA’s integration shift the balance of power?A&O Shearman, HSF Kramer and E.ON among contenders for Legal 500 ESG AwardsPinsent Masons promotes 23 new partners, with six in LondonHow Pinsents’ forensic accounting partners doubled their billingsRevolving Doors: Paul Weiss grows funds practice as A&O Shearman welcomes Paul Hastings London partnerRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetry