UK Lawyers to Lose 10,000 Jobs by 2011
London's The Times newspaper predicts that up to 10,000 UK lawyers could lose their jobs over the next two years,…
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BPE Solicitors Returns to 5-Day Week
Cheltenham, UK commercial law firm BPE Solicitors has ended its reduced-hours scheme after eight months, saying the economy is picking…
Wragge & Co Targeting 85 for Redundancy
Top Birmingham, UK law firm Wragge has announced a redundancy consultation, targeting 85 fee earners, support staff and secretaries. It…
Herbert Smith Sees Profits Plummet
City of London law firm Herbert Smith saw profits fall 22% in 2008, plummeting below £1 million ($1.65 million). Partners…
Davis Polk to Shut Frankfurt Office
Davis Polk, home of stealth layoffs, will permanently close its office in Frankfurt, Germany in August. The office's long-time resident…
Dentons, Squire Sanders Consider Transatlantic Merger
The UK's Dentons is in merger talks with Squire Sanders. The negotiations are said to be in the early stages.…
Blake Lapthorn to Keep On Only 2 of 14 Trainees
Blake Lapthorn has decided to keep on only two of its 14 incoming 2009 trainees, according to blogs across The…
Maclay Murray & Spens to Keep 4 of 31 Trainees
Maclay Murray & Spens, which in April laid off 38 lawyers and staff, is only keeping on four of its…
DLA Piper to Keep Only 35% of Incoming Trainees
The UK offices of DLA Piper have cut incoming trainees from their intakes of newly-qualified lawyers. The firm will only…
Allen & Overy Hires Singapore Team
Allen & Overy has expanded its presence in Singapore, after hiring all ten lawyers at Venture Law. The move gives…
Herbert Smith Avoids Involuntary Redundancies
Herbert Smith, which announced in April a redundancy consultation at its London HQ, targeting 84 positions, will not need to…
Law Firm LG to Send Home 12 Trainees
London-based law firm LG, formerly Lawrence Graham LLP, will hire just nine members of its incoming trainee class of 21.…