Law firms Comment: Denial and a brutal end – Why cutting partners is still taboo Guest Blog · 11 May 2020 · 7 min read Comment Coronavirus Leadership The issue no law firm leader wants to address right now is whether partner ranks need to be thinned. Polite conversations continue while everyone studiously avoids the issue everyone knows needs to be discussed.Why?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 categoryLast Word: Global visionLaw firmsLegal Business4 Nov 2024‘More uncertainty than any other recent election’ – US partners on what the Trump-Harris race means for Big LawLaw firmsAlex Ryan1 Nov 2024Political persuasions – what City partners are hoping for from the next GovernmentLaw firmsAlex Ryan3 Jul 2024‘We want to be bigger, better, everywhere’ – John Quinn on why Quinn Emanuel isn’t slowing downLaw firmsEliza Winter2 Apr 2026‘We needed more flexibility’ – Georgia Dawson on reshaping Freshfields for the futureLaw firmsGeorgina Stanley19 Mar 2026‘Complete integration of strategy and leadership’ – DLA Piper’s leaders on why they’re ditching the verein and going globalLaw firmsEliza Winter13 Mar 2026Revolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London movesLaw firmsAnna Huntley9 Jan 2025‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryLaw firmsAnna Huntley7 Jan 2025Five partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partnerLaw firmsTom Cox7 Jan 2025