Chris Johnson

January 05, 2017 | The American Lawyer

DLA Piper continues to profit from its role advising the administrators on the collapse of British high street retailer BHS, with a leaked document revealing that professional advisors racked up another million pounds in fees in less than six weeks.

By Chris Johnson

27 minute read

January 05, 2017 | The American Lawyer

In the latest development in Uber Technologies' long-running workers' rights battle in Europe, a Swiss insurance agency has ruled that its drivers are employees for whom the company must pay social security contributions.

By Chris Johnson

11 minute read

January 04, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Ever since the financial crisis, Big Law has adapted to volatile market conditions. But the U.K.'s shocking decision to leave the European Union and Donald Trump's equally unexpected victory in the U.S. presidential election have created significant uncertainty in the world's two largest legal markets.

By Chris Johnson

79 minute read

January 04, 2017 | The American Lawyer

The chief executive of the Law Society, the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales, has resigned over a lack of progress in attempts to reform its governance.

By Chris Johnson

7 minute read

January 04, 2017 | International Edition

Dixon says she "cannot in good faith continue to be CEO of an organisation which is not prepared to change"

By Chris Johnson

3 minute read

January 04, 2017 | International Edition

Dixon says she "cannot in good faith continue to be CEO of an organisation which is not prepared to change"

By Chris Johnson

3 minute read

December 22, 2016 | The American Lawyer

For some British firms that have converted to alternative business structures, external investment is fueling growth. But Big Law is unconvinced.

By Chris Johnson

9 minute read

December 20, 2016 | International Edition

From political uncertainty to the power of tech, a look at the key issues for the year ahead

By Chris Johnson, Katelyn Polantz, Susan Beck, Roy Strom, Nell Gluckman and Lizzy McLellan

16 minute read

December 20, 2016 | International Edition

From political uncertainty to the power of tech, a look at the key issues for the year ahead

By Chris Johnson, Katelyn Polantz, Susan Beck, Roy Strom, Nell Gluckman and Lizzy McLellan

16 minute read

December 15, 2016 | The American Lawyer

The European Union is to make a renewed attempt to wrench euro-denominated clearing business from London to the eurozone in a move that could cost tens of thousands of jobs in the U.K. capital.

By Chris Johnson

6 minute read