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 05, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Hires Global Chief Innovation Officer From Deutsche Bank

Gil Perez will bring more than 25 years of innovation experience to the role, and will work both with clients and internally across the firm.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

January 30, 2024 | International Edition

Ex-Freshfields Partner Handed Jail Term After Tax Scandal Trial

The sentencing is the latest development in the long-running German 'cum-ex' tax scandal, and follows a trial which began in September last year.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

January 30, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields, Simpson Thacher Take Lead Roles on Flutter's NYSE Listing

The company announced its New York ambition late last year, in the latest indication of European companies pivoting to States listings.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

January 25, 2024 | International Edition

'I Question Their Dedication to the Firm': Insiders on Slaughter and May's Reduced Hours Policy

Current and former firm personnel say that lawyers participating in the scheme could be limiting their partnership prospects as other industry commentators point to the policy's lack of flexibility.

By Charlotte Johnstone

7 minute read

January 24, 2024 | International Edition

More Cravath Lawyers Expected to Attend Slaughter and May-Hosted Events

Reasons for the increase in uptake include Cravath's new UK-qualified bench and the growing relevance of European market trends to its counsel and associates.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

January 23, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Hits Cravath Again for Latest New York Partner Addition

Cravath has become a favourite target for Freshfields, which in recent years has turned to the prestigious New York firm for senior corporate hires.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

January 18, 2024 | International Edition

Hill Dickinson Links Up with Former Ince Group for Cyprus Launch

The launch brings in a team of two former Ince partners, alongside three associates.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

January 17, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Hits Akin for London-Based Private Funds Partner

It is expected to be the preliminary step to a further expansion that will see the firm add 10 private funds lawyers across its London and New York offices.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read