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Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson

Chris Johnson is based in London, where he writes about global law firms and the business of law. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @chris_t_johnson.

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February 17, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Jenner & Block Boosts London Office With White & Case Management Committee Member

Jenner & Block is bolstering its fledgling London office with the hire of Jason Yardley, a senior White & Case disputes partner and a member of the firm's global management committee.

By Chris Johnson

29 minute read

February 17, 2017 | Legal Week

White & Case global management committee member jumps to Jenner & Block in London

White & Case London disputes partner joins Jenner & Block's fledgling London office

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read

February 17, 2017 | International Edition

White & Case global management committee member jumps to Jenner & Block in London

White & Case London disputes partner joins Jenner & Block's fledgling London office

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read

February 15, 2017 | International Edition

US firms defy economic headwinds to post rising revenue and PEP

Alston & Bird and Crowell & Moring among group of US firms posting strong 2016 results

By Meredith Hobbs, Katelyn Polantz, Lizzy McLellan, Chris Johnson

5 minute read

February 15, 2017 | Legal Week

US firms defy economic headwinds to post rising revenue and PEP

Alston & Bird and Crowell & Moring among group of US firms posting strong 2016 results

By Meredith Hobbs, Katelyn Polantz, Lizzy McLellan, Chris Johnson

5 minute read

February 13, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Fish & Richardson's Revenue and Profits Up After 'Really Strong Year'

A significant increase in contingency fee income helped Fish & Richardson continue its growth in 2016, with the firm posting solid gains in both revenue and profit.

By Chris Johnson

7 minute read

February 10, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Dechert Client Fee Dispute to Proceed After Court Rules $20M Legal Bill 'Highly Unrealistic'

Dechert has been dealt a blow in its long-running fee dispute with a former client, with a High Court judge in the U.K. ruling Friday that the company can proceed in its attempt to recover millions of dollars from the firm.

By Chris Johnson

13 minute read

February 10, 2017 | International Edition

Dechert client fee dispute to proceed after High Court judge rules £16m legal bill 'highly unrealistic'

Next court proceedings slated for early 2018

By Chris Johnson

2 minute read

February 10, 2017 | International Edition

Dechert client fee dispute to proceed after High Court judge rules £16m legal bill 'highly unrealistic'

Next court proceedings slated for early 2018

By Chris Johnson

2 minute read

February 10, 2017 | Legal Week

Is the top end of the legal market finally ready for transatlantic consolidation?

Following the Eversheds Sutherland tie-up and the Norton Rose-Chadbourne talks, Chris Johnson looks at the prospects for more major UK-US merger deals

By Chris Johnson

7 minute read