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DLA faces job cuts as effects of crunch continue to take hold

Author: Charlotte Edmond

Published: 01/08/2008 15:37

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DLA Piper has become the latest firm to be hit by the market downturn, with the international giant currently consulting on a number of possible redundancies in its London office.

The firm is in talks with a number of City fee earners in its technology, media and commercial (TMC) group over job cuts, while further discussions could also see the group’s secretary pool affected. It is understood that five fee earners have been affected so far.

The consultation comes as part of a wider review of costs across the firm and it is thought that other practice areas will also come under review.

In a statement, TMC joint global head Simon Levine said: "The uncertain market conditions have affected some parts of our UK group's business. Like most businesses we are looking closely at ways to ensure that we can better face the unfolding economic challenges. Putting this in perspective, the firm and the TMC group continue to have strong growth and performances in the UK and across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, which reflects the underlying strength of the business."

The downturn has particularly affected a number of firms in the regions, with firms including Bevan Brittan, Dickinson Dees and Shoosmiths previously launching redundancy programmes.

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