‘A morally-lacking agreement on every level’ – A&O squirms as Parliamentary committee turns up pressure on NDAs

Some awkward headlines are inevitable for Allen & Overy (A&O) thanks to its role in the Weinstein saga after one partner was questioned before a Parliamentary committee investigating the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in harassment cases.

Mark Mansell, the employment partner who was part of the A&O team that drafted the NDA for film producer Harvey Weinstein, was questioned today (28 March) during a hearing by the Women and Equalities Committee for its inquiry into harassment in workplaces.

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