Allen & Overy Names Interim Head in Wake of Price’s Sudden Exit

Allen & Overy has named its next global managing partner after the surprise departure of former managing partner Gareth Price.

The UK-founded law firm has appointed partner Khalid Garousha to an eight-month interim position.

Garousha is currently regional managing partner in the Middle East and Turkey and will retain that role, according to the firm’s statement Thursday. He will hold the global managing partner position until April 30, 2024, which was when Price’s term was due to end.

Price stepped down from the role earlier in July with Allen & Overy citing personal reasons for the decision.

Garousha was appointed ...