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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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December 14, 2023 | International Edition

Slaughter and May Makes 'Reduced Hours For Reduced Pay' a Permanent Option

Following a successful trial starting in 2021, the firm's 'switch on/switch off' model will be taken forward in the New Year.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

December 14, 2023 | International Edition

Host of UK Firms Bolster Pay for US Associates in Bid to Match Rivals

Salary and bonus increases kicked off by Milbank and Cravath have caused UK firms to offer the same, meaning junior associates in the US earn almost a third more than in the UK.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

December 13, 2023 | International Edition

The Fast (and Strange) Rise of the Legal Influencer

Despite much cynicism and a recent controversy, top lawfluencers explain how to maintain a sound social media profile, and why it is worth the flack.

By Charlotte Johnstone

9 minute read

December 13, 2023 | International Edition

Ireland's Matheson Strengthens London Ranks with Former Kirkland Partner

Mullarkey joins the firm's London base following a 15-year stint with Kirkland & Ellis.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

December 12, 2023 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Bolsters London Base with MoFo Partner Hire

The firm, which infrequently hires partners in London, added an arbitration partner from Cadwalader in September.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

December 11, 2023 | International Edition

Managing and Senior Partner Candidates Emerge to Lead A&O Shearman

Eight candidates from A&O are in the running for the senior and managing partner positions of the firm, set to lead A&O Shearman following the completed merger.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

December 08, 2023 | International Edition

'It Just Isn't Worth My Time' Say Slaughter and May Associates of Pro Bono

The associates say they work long hours just to do their regular work and that there's no time for hours on pro bono.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

December 07, 2023 | International Edition

KPMG UK General Counsel to Step Down

The move comes after KPMG's UK arm settled a long-running dispute that followed the collapse of contracting company Carillion.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

December 06, 2023 | International Edition

Dechert's Structured Finance Head on Career-Defining Moments, Kickboxing, and Building a 'True Meritocracy'

Aparna Sehgal talks about how she works to inspire others, the deals that set the tone for her career, and building in diversity.

By Charlotte Johnstone

5 minute read

December 04, 2023 | International Edition

Slaughter and May Senior Partner Steve Cooke to Take Up Role at Brunswick

It is the most recent example of a high profile corporate lawyer pivoting to public relations ahead of retirement.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read