Charlotte Johnstone

October 05, 2023 | International Edition

The departure comes after Travers Smith saw a host of exits at the beginning of the year, despite appearing to stem the flow in recent months.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

September 28, 2023 | International Edition

Former insiders spoke of issues around the firm's inflexible lockstep and a perceived lack of global ambition—but the firm's managing partner Edmund Reed explains how these and others matters are being addressed.

By Charlotte Johnstone

8 minute read

September 28, 2023 | International Edition

Former insiders spoke of issues around the firm's inflexible lockstep and a perceived lack of global ambition—but the firm's managing partner Edmund Reed explains how these and others matters are being addressed.

By Charlotte Johnstone

8 minute read

September 25, 2023 | International Edition

'The UAE is without doubt one of the most exciting, energised places on Earth,' says John B. Quinn, as the firm opens two offices in the country.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

September 21, 2023 | International Edition

To date, five firms, including Allen & Overy, have rolled out or piloted the tool, while others, such as PwC's tax and legal arms, are also looking at the technology.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

September 20, 2023 | International Edition

Paul Weiss' raid on Kirkland is ongoing, with 13 big-name partners making the move in recent weeks.

By Charlotte Johnstone | Paul Hodkinson

2 minute read

September 19, 2023 | International Edition

The new recruit comes from Cadwalader.

By Charlotte Johnstone

2 minute read

September 18, 2023 | International Edition

The hire comes after the firm indicated its intention to augment its London office before the end of the year.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

September 15, 2023 | International Edition

Robert Spano, a former judge and President of the European Court of Human Rights and current Gibson Dunn partner, has argued that clients would not want to politically align themselves with such a move.

By Charlotte Johnstone

3 minute read

September 13, 2023 | International Edition

The firm's aggressive hiring strategy has so far seen 12 arrivals from Kirkland & Ellis, and one from Linklaters.

By Charlotte Johnstone

5 minute read