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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May 22, 2023 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Launches London IP Litigation Group

David Lancaster will join from August to lead the group.

By Charlotte Johnstone

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May 22, 2023 | International Edition

Van Bael & Bellis Launches London International Trade Practice, Hires Ashurst, Crowell Veterans

The firm said the new additions come at a time when clients are facing "growing regulatory scrutiny" from both the EU and the U.K.

By Charlotte Johnstone

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May 19, 2023 | International Edition

Slow Responses, Poor Tech: Simmons Highlights What Annoys In-House Teams Most About Outside Counsel

Simmons surveyed the legal teams of more than 500 U.K. and international companies on their experiences with law firms.

By Charlotte Johnstone

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May 19, 2023 | International Edition

Clyde & Co Rolls Out 26 Weeks Paid Leave for New Parents

The firm joins a handful of other U.K. firms, such as Ashurst, in extending their parental leave policies.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

May 19, 2023 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Gets Swiss Regulator to Release Decree in Credit Suisse Bondholder Battle

For the first time, Credit Suisse bondholders have access to the decree by which the value of their investment was slashed.

By Charlotte Johnstone

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May 18, 2023 | International Edition

Greenberg, HSF Lead as SPAC Tycoon Fronts $550M London IPO

The listing of 'acquisition vehicle' Admiral Acquisition is among the biggest London listings in 2023 so far.

By Charlotte Johnstone

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May 17, 2023 | International Edition

Anxiety the Focus as More UK Law Firms Spotlight Mental Health

Travers Smith, Freshfields and Macfarlanes are among the firms running classes and long-term schemes to help tackle lawyer anxiety and grief.

By Charlotte Johnstone

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May 16, 2023 | International Edition

Slaughters, HSF Roll Out Podcasts, Yoga and More for Mental Health Awareness Week

Anxiety forms the theme of this year's U.K.-wide campaign, with firms set to offer an array of talks by medical professionals, meditation classes, articles and sessions throughout the month.

By Charlotte Johnstone

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