Six firms signed up to the initiative, led by pro bono clearinghouse Te Ara Ture, with an annual target of 25 hours per lawyer.
The firm last September reported to Police two separate incidents at its Auckland office.
NBR revealed last month the firm had begun consultation on up to 50 jobs in the consulting arm.
Auckland's Timothy Lindsay and Kim Francis have joined forces with former Dechert partner Mark Mangan.
Braden Dickson departed in early February following firm investigation.
Chair Hayden Wilson lauds strong start to 2024 in ‘fragile’ NZ economy.
Accounting body’s remuneration survey reveals ‘stubborn’ 22% gender pay gap.
The action also means that KPMG will no longer be Downer's auditor.
A final global sustainability assurance standard is set to be released in September this year.
Firm says there has been an industry-wide reduction in demand for some areas of government advisory.