Prominent Australian law firms, including Clyde & Co and MinterEllison, have recently made staff reductions in response to changing market conditions. These cutbacks are a result of comprehensive reviews aiming to optimize operational efficiency.
Global player Clyde & Co confirmed the departure of 10 non-partner fee earners out of a workforce of around 500. Similarly, Norton Rose Fulbright has undertaken a small number of staff reductions, citing the need for improved business services.
National firm Maurice Blackburn has also made workforce changes post-pandemic to align with pre-pandemic size, with impacted employees receiving robust support. In this evolving landscape, Clayton Utz conducted an internal evaluation resulting in undisclosed staff reductions.