Olswang Set to Lay Off 8 Percent of U.K. Workforce

Olswang has kicked off a layoff consultation that could see around 8 percent of the firm’s 618-strong U.K. workforce lose their jobs. The firm told staff on Friday that up to 42 staff in the U.K. will be affected by the cuts, with salaried partners, fee earners and support staff all included in the consultation. The consultation will include all of the firm’s practice areas, although those worst affected by the global economic slowdown will be targeted.