Law firms ‘Necessary adjustments’: 45 lawyers laid off in Reed Smith restructure Legal Business · 15 January 2016 · 2 min read Restructuring Reed Smith Reed Smith has axed 45 lawyers from its US, Europe and Middle Eastern offices as it makes the ‘necessary adjustments to remain competitive’.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryTrading places: Kirkland launches Phildaelphia transactions practice as Sidley hires Cravath ECM partnerLaw firmsWill Lewallen10 Apr 2026Revolving Doors: Simpson Thacher launches in Singapore as Ropes, Clifford Chance build in ParisLaw firmsEliza Winter7 Apr 2026‘We expect them to hit the ground running’ – Reed Smith ships up to Boston with hire of 12-strong teamLaw firmsAlex Ryan18 Mar 2026Sidley hits Clifford Chance for heavyweight restructuring duo as firm’s London hiring gathers paceLaw firmsWill Lewallen31 Mar 2026Trowers takes high-profile restructuring role as Mandelson-founded advisory firm collapsesLaw firmsEliza Winter20 Feb 2026Simpson Thacher hires Kirkland financial restructuring heavyweight for Dallas launchLaw firmsKate Peacock19 Feb 2026Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025