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Charlotte Johnstone

Charlotte Johnstone

Charlotte joined Law.com International as a reporter in January 2023, after a couple of years working on research in the Latin American legal market and obtaining her LLM in International Development Law and Human Rights.

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July 19, 2023 | International Edition

US Law Firms Take the Lead in Revenue Per UK Lawyer Rankings

The top 30 law firms in the U.K., regardless of headquarters, ranked by their U.K.-only revenue per lawyer figures.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

July 17, 2023 | International Edition

US Firm Strength Showcased in Inaugural UK Revenue Rankings

Law.com International launches the first ever ranking of the top 30 law firms in London, irrespective of where they are headquartered.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

July 14, 2023 | International Edition

The UK's Top Law Firms for Racial Diversity, 2023

US law firms continue to outperform UK rivals, with the Law Society's president pointing to a trend of minority lawyers quitting larger law firms due to a lack of progress.

By Charlotte Johnstone

5 minute read

July 13, 2023 | International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Posts Double-Digit Growth as PEP Flatlines

The firm's managing partner Jeremy Hoyland discussed the firm's China focus and emphasised the importance of local U.S. firm relationships in maintaining its stateside business.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

July 10, 2023 | International Edition

DLA Piper Global Investigations and Compliance Head Joins Rival in London

Patrick Rappo is well known in the sector and had even been touted as a contender for the director role at the Serious Fraud Office.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

July 07, 2023 | International Edition

Skadden Elevates Richard Youle to London Head

Incumbent Pranav Trivedi spent 10 years as London head.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

July 06, 2023 | International Edition

BCLP Dropped From Data Breach Class Action, But New Claim Arises

The firm is now, however, subject to another class action connected to a data breach which allegedly hit as many as 51,000 Mondelez employees.

By Charlotte Johnstone | Dan Roe

3 minute read

July 04, 2023 | International Edition

UK and French Intelligence Agencies Issue Cybersecurity Warning to Law Firms

The publication of the reports coincides with a growing number of law firms continue to come forward with reports of cyber attacks and data breaches.

By Charlotte Johnstone

7 minute read

July 04, 2023 | International Edition

Slaughter and May Hires Human Rights Lead from Vodafone

The appointment is expected to advise clients on implementing human rights and ESG programmes.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

July 03, 2023 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn Hires Two Shearman Projects Partners in London

The moves are the latest in a line of Shearman partner exits across the UK, Europe and Middle East over the last nine months, as it seeks to merge with Allen & Overy.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read