Daily Diary

Live and let diet

Posted 14/05/2008 by The Daily Diary

It may be the world’s largest law firm but that doesn’t mean Clifford Chance is getting complacent in these times of economic doom and gloom.

It seems food has been deemed one luxury too many by CC mandarins, who have slimmed down the operating hours of its onsite delicatessen and restaurant, as well as ditching the 50% subsidy for staff, effectively doubling the price of meals at its Canary Wharf citadel.

In a statement to the firm, it was explained that hungry lawyers can also expect a 6% rise in prices at the restaurants, bar and vending machines – marginally above the 4% pay-rise the City titan last week gave its associates.

Transport has also taken a hit, with iron-fisted London supremo Jeremy Sandelson revoking taxi privileges due to rising fares.

Expect pay-per-view know-how databases and toll-operated elevators to be rolled out in coming months as belts are tightened, not loosened.