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Dechert cuts London lawyers after deal slowdown

US law firm Dechert axes jobs in London as part of a 5% reduction in global headcount

Cuts are coming as demand for work slips
Cuts are coming as demand for work slips Photo: Ben Stansall/Getty Images

US law firm Dechert has started a redundancy consultation with staff in London as part of a 5% global headcount reduction.

The legal industry has been hit by a slowdown over the past year as M&A falters and interest rates surge.

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