Law firm layoff news ran rampant overseas last week, with Allen & Overy, DLA Piper and Eversheds all confirming office closures and other structural overhauls affecting lawyers and staff.

At Eversheds, up to 166 positions worldwide—made up of 82 lawyers, including partners, as well as 84 staff—could be eliminated as part of a new three-year strategic plan, according to a statement from the firm.