Clyde & Co has put a number of support staff positions at risk of redundancy, following a review of its business services departments carried out in the wake of its merger with legacy Barlow Lyde & Gilbert.

It is understood that fewer than 10 members of staff are involved in the consultations, with the changes primarily affecting the firm's London office.

Clydes has been conducting an ongoing review of its business since its tie-up with Barlow Lyde & Gilbert in November 2011; however, this is the first time a redundancy consultation has been required.

The firm is hoping that all those at risk of redundancy can be redeployed to other areas of the business. No fixed time limit has been placed on the talks.

A Clydes spokesperson said: "We have had the opportunity to review business services departments following the merger to ensure alignment with the business. We have made and are making a number of changes and would hope these can be achieved without redundancies.

"We have no plans for a collective consultation and continue to look for talent in law firm management, particularly around our growth internationally."

The news follows a spate of recent redundancy announcements at major law firms including DLA Piper and Eversheds, which has placed 166 jobs at risk including 82 fee earners.

DLA Piper recently confirmed the loss of 45 jobs as it prepares to close its Glasgow office, while talks are ongoing with the 116 staff affected by the centralisation of its document production team.

Earlier this month, CMS Cameron McKenna launched a review of its business putting 40 UK roles at risk of redundancy, including 26 lawyers, while Pinsent Masons last year made more than 60 support cuts following its merger with McGrigors.