DLA Piper has launched a second round of job cuts in the Middle East, with the firm cutting 9% of staff in the region, including one partner.

In total, 22 staff will lose their jobs in the region, including nine fee earners. Staff were informed last week, with the cuts taking effect immediately.

Dubai is the most heavily hit – seeing more than one-third of the total departures, with corporate, real estate, finance and projects affected.