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 category‘Complete integration of strategy and leadership’ – DLA Piper’s leaders on why they’re ditching the verein and going globalThe ‘football managers’ of the legal world – why real estate PE partners are in high demandRevolving doors: Sidley raids Latham again as Fried Frank taps Kirkland for latest London hirePaul Hastings restocks high yield with A&O Shearman partner and relaunches Brussels officeHSBC’s Stephanie Hamon on how AI is becoming a must for panel firmsSullivan & Cromwell continues London finance build with another hire from WeilRevolving 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