DLA Piper and Addleshaw Goddard have become the latest firms to target the fast-growing flexible working market with the launch of new temp lawyer initiatives.

DLA is putting together a flexible working unit along the lines of Allen & Overy’s (A&O) Peerpoint – which drafts in former staff to work on projects during periods of high demand – while Addleshaws has set up a new venture, AG Consulting, which will offer several service lines including contract lawyers.