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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 02, 2023 | International Edition

UK Moves 'Closer to EU Sanctions' with Increased Restrictions on Providing Legal Advice to Russian Companies

The latest measures build upon existing sanctions put in place over the last year, which already saw a restriction of access to legal services and were criticised by some.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

June 29, 2023 | International Edition

PwC's Legal Arm Appoints Next UK Head

The announcement comes after the the big four outfit announced a plan to 'significantly' grow its legal operations.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

June 27, 2023 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn, Freshfields Lead on Major Investment Into F1's Alpine Racing

The investment is also being backed by Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, Michael B. Jordan and Rob McElhenney.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

June 26, 2023 | International Edition

Ukraine Turns to Freshfields to Create Post-War Development Fund

The advice to the government's Ministry of Economy comes after a series of moves by Freshfields to withdraw from Russian mandates.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

June 26, 2023 | International Edition

The Top Law Firms for LGBTQ+ Representation in the UK, 2023

Though a handful of firms have consistently performed well year on year, the sector as a whole is struggling to improve its numbers.

By Charlotte Johnstone

4 minute read

June 21, 2023 | International Edition

Top Gear to Top Career: Macfarlanes Senior Partner Sebastian Prichard Jones on Memories, Mergers and Making Mistakes

Law.com International sits down with Prichard Jones to talk about industry 'pomposity', A&O Shearman, advice for juniors and his Duolingo addiction.

By Charlotte Johnstone

9 minute read

June 19, 2023 | International Edition

Boies Schiller Boosts London with Six-Lawyer Team Hire

The appointment of the highly-ranked partner and his team marks the latest move in the firm's bid to rebuild its London operation.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

June 15, 2023 | International Edition

The FTSE 100 is More Global Than Ever. So Why Isn't Slaughters?

It trumpets its position as 'the advisers to corporate Britain', but research by Law.com International shows the extent to which the firm's core client base seeks out other advisers on non-UK mandates.

By Charlotte Johnstone

6 minute read

June 14, 2023 | International Edition

Magic Circle Trio Leads on £15B Vodafone-Three Merger

The combination of the telecoms operators is set to be among the biggest UK mergers of the year.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

June 12, 2023 | International Edition

The Law Firms With the Most Female Equity Partners, 2023

Ropes & Gray, Trowers & Hamlins and Cooley topped the ranking of the UK equity partnerships with the most women, but wider progress at the top level has stalled.

By Charlotte Johnstone

5 minute read