LG has begun a redundancy consultation which is set to affect 18 individuals across the firm, covering both lawyers and support staff.

The firm announced the consultation today (9 November), with the cuts attributed to an attempt to align "resources with what remains a difficult market".

LG managing partner Hugh Maule (pictured) said: "This is a very regrettable but prudent action to ensure that we align our resources with what remains a difficult market. We are ensuring the firm is in the best possible shape with the right balance of lawyers and support staff to best serve our clients.