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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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February 17, 2023 | International Edition

'Be Ambitious, But Realistic'—5 Tips for Newly Promoted Partners

New partners at firms including A&O, Freshfields and HSF share their advice for recently-minted partners.

By Charlotte Johnstone

6 minute read

February 16, 2023 | International Edition

Mishcon de Reya Looking to Hire GPT Specialist

The UK firm is the latest in a host of law firms looking to find uses for the fast-developing chat technology.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

February 15, 2023 | International Edition

Lawyers Bringing PlayStation Group Action Set to Earn Almost £20M, Filings Show

The £5 billion claim is one of many competition-related group actions being brought in the UK.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

February 13, 2023 | International Edition

Ex-Clifford Chance Managing Partner, Matthew Layton, Joins Consulting Group

Layton was CC's global managing partner between 2014 and 2022.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

February 09, 2023 | International Edition

It Can Do 'Real Freaking Work': Could Lawyers be Replaced by ChatGPT?

There are concerns about the way law firms could use the language modelling AI taking the world by storm, but many UK tech experts believe it is just a matter of time before the industry finds ways to use it.

By Charlotte Johnstone

6 minute read

February 08, 2023 | International Edition

CMS, Eversheds and Simmons Mull ChatGPT Uses, Risks As Industry Urges Caution

Staff and partners at firms are exploring the much-vaunted generative AI, urging a balance of excitement and caution.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

February 07, 2023 | International Edition

Former Law Society President Joins Linklaters to Bolster Diversity Efforts

Boyce's term as Law Society of England and Wales President ended in October 2022.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

February 03, 2023 | International Edition

BCLP Exits Continue as Jones Day Swipes Real Estate Partner

The partner spent seven years as partner at BCLP and has acted for clients including Great Portland Estate.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

February 03, 2023 | International Edition

Nominations Open for the African Legal Awards 2023

The ceremony, which will take place on September 1 in Johannesburg, celebrates the achievements of the continent's legal community.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

February 02, 2023 | International Edition

Debevoise Versus Leigh Day as Shell Faces Another Nigerian Oil Pollution Claim

The claim, filed at London's High Court, involves more than 11,000 residents from a Nigerian community—the second such claim levelled against the oil giant.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read