King & Wood Mallesons’ (KWM) former Europe and Middle East (EUME) senior partner Stephen Kon has resigned, as multiple firms circle various parts of the embattled business.

Competition lawyer Kon, who joined legacy SJ Berwin in 1982, served as EUME senior partner for four and a half years from 2012, during which time he oversaw the merger between legacy SJ Berwin and China/Australia firm King & Wood Mallesons.