National IP firm Davies Collison Cave has confirmed today that it has made 24 redundancies across its five offices.

Mallesons Stephen Jaques staff were today informed that the firm has called for "expressions of interest" for voluntary redundancies, with the aim of cutting 100 staff in September 2009.

Allens Arthur Robinson has confirmed with Lawyers Weekly that about 100 people have taken voluntary redundancies at the firm.

Corrs Chambers Westgarth has confirmed that it will not be increasing staff salaries this year.

Mallesons Stephen Jaques is the latest firm to announce a wage freeze, with salary levels to remain on ice for at least 12 months from the start of the new financial year.

Chief Executive Partner Robert Milliner made the announcement to staff at the firm Wednesday morning, citing the weaker financial outlook.

The salary freeze will be subject to a review at 31 December, dependent on whether the firm is "tracking on or ahead of budget" for the year 09/10.

Clayton UTZ chief executive partner David Fagan has confirmed with Lawyers Weekly that redundancies have been made at the firm but said there was no redundancy program in place and that staff cuts have not increased compared to previous years.