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 categoryRopes London private equity exits continue with partner duo set for AkinRevolving Doors: Bumper hiring week at Eversheds while Quinn brings on international arbitration heavyweightMcDermott continues post-merger expansion with DLA London hireMcDermott continues post-merger expansion with DLA London hireRevolving Doors: Simpson Thacher swipes Kirkland PE partner as MoFo bolsters fintechTrio of firms in driving seat on Legal & General’s £4.6bn pension buy-in with FordRevolving 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