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Former Linklaters global COO to head Baker McKenzie’s London office

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Legal Business
13 July 2017
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Former Linklaters’ global chief operating officer Simon Thompson (pictured) has joined Baker McKenzie’s London office as its new chief operating officer (COO) with effect from August.

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