Dechert has became the latest US firm to tighten its belt after issuing lay-off notices to 13 associates in its finance and real estate (FRE) practice, writes the Legal Intelligencer.

Shortly after the firm confirmed the planned lay-offs, Dechert chairman Barton Winokur issued a statement on Friday (29 February) saying the firm would then offer the 13 associates positions in other practice groups.