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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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March 15, 2023 | International Edition

Court Hands Down Landmark Victory for Ukraine

Quinn Emanuel wins out as the UK Supreme Court rules that Ukraine can defend the $3bn Eurobond lawsuit brought forward by Russia.

By Charlotte Johnstone

4 minute read

March 15, 2023 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland and Al Tamimi Lead 2023 Middle East Legal Awards Shortlists

The firms were shortlisted across eight categories each, with Norton Rose Fulbright and Charles Russel Speechlys following closely behind.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

March 14, 2023 | International Edition

Hit by a Slew of Exits, Where Does Travers Smith Go Now?

The firm needs to seriously consider a merger and change its lockstep system, several argue.

By Charlotte Johnstone

7 minute read

March 09, 2023 | International Edition

Network Like a Woman, Not a Man, Say Senior Industry Figures at WIPL Conference

The WIPL panel session featured women from top in-house and private practice roles.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

March 09, 2023 | International Edition

Slaughter and May's Deborah Finkler on Growing Up in Liverpool and Winning Impossible Cases

Finkler, who became managing partner in 2022, also talks about how she succeeded in a male-dominated industry, her pop star brother, and has some advice for young lawyers.

By Charlotte Johnstone

4 minute read

March 02, 2023 | International Edition

Addleshaws Set For Riyadh Office Launch with 13-Strong Team

The firm has hired several lawyers to join the base, which requires regulatory approval.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

February 28, 2023 | International Edition

Freshfields Convinces Judge that Tycoon Lied to Court in Deutsche Case

Norwegian billionaire Alexander Vik failed to overturn a contempt of court ruling by London's High Court.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

February 27, 2023 | International Edition

Law Firm Leaders Must Stand Up to Bullying Partners, Following Rule Change

The incoming SRA rules mean senior management of UK law firms will essentially be held accountable for addressing bullying, harassment and discrimination within their ranks.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

February 24, 2023 | International Edition

'I Wasn't Sure I'd See My Family Again'—A Ukraine Managing Partner on Surviving a Year of War

Timur Bondaryev, managing partner at Arzinger, says that, 12 months on, there is still "a constant feeling of death surrounding us". But he is hopeful of victory.

By Charlotte Johnstone

7 minute read

February 24, 2023 | International Edition

'I Wasn't Sure I'd See My Family Again'—A Ukraine Managing Partner on Surviving a Year of War

Timur Bondaryev, managing partner at Arzinger, says that, 12 months on, there is still "a constant feeling of death surrounding us". But he is hopeful of victory.

By Charlotte Johnstone

7 minute read