“Aligning staffing with levels of demand.” That was the reason Dechert gave last week for its decision to reduce its global workforce by 5%. The figures tally up: earlier this year, the firm posted a 15% profit dip, so it’s time to get the house in order.

As Amanda O’Brien reported, last Tuesday’s cuts impacted 55 attorneys and 43 business professionals.

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