In this video, Legal Week editor Alex Novarese talks to Allen & Overy (A&O) senior partner David Morley about his career in law, social diversity in the profession, how aspiring lawyers can make an impression early on in their career and A&O's development during his tenure at the firm.

Other topics discussed include:

  • Competition and co-operation among the magic circle firms;
  • Flexible working initiatives, and the business motivations behind them;
  • A&O's offshoring venture in Belfast; and
  • The challenges involved in taking on a management role.