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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November 08, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Another UK Firm to Offer Free Legal Advice to Fintech Startups

U.K. law firms continue to position themselves in an attempt to tap into the fast-growing financial technology market, with Addleshaw Goddard the latest to announce that it will offer free legal advice to startup companies.

By Chris Johnson

50 minute read

November 02, 2016 | The American Lawyer

British Firms Still Trying to Conquer New York

The Magic Circle is making progress in New York. But the most lucrative deal work still eludes them.

By Chris Johnson

22 minute read

November 01, 2016 | Legaltech News

Global Patent Agency Develops “Groundbreaking” Artificial Intelligence Translation Tool

The tool uses “cutting-edge neural machine” technology to translate technical patent documents into a second language.

By Chris Johnson

16 minute read

November 01, 2016 | International Edition

Will a US law firm join the CMS mega-merger?

Law firm mergers are notoriously hard to put together – so how would CMS, Nabarro and Olswang factor in a US element?

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read

November 01, 2016 | Legal Week

Will a US law firm join the CMS mega-merger?

Law firm mergers are notoriously hard to put together – so how would CMS, Nabarro and Olswang factor in a US element?

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read

October 31, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

UK's Uber Drivers Get Workers' Rights in Landmark Employment Tribunal

U.K. drivers for mobile cab-hailing app company Uber have won the right to be classed as workers rather than self-employed after succeeding in a landmark legal challenge.

By Chris Johnson

11 minute read

October 31, 2016 | The American Lawyer

Will a US Law Firm Join the CMS Mega-Merger?

The ink has barely dried on the three-way merger agreement between British firms CMS Cameron McKenna, Nabarro and Olswang, but rumors are already circulating that an American firm may be joining the party.

By Chris Johnson

20 minute read

October 27, 2016 | Corporate Counsel

Digital Rights Group Launches Legal Challenge of U.S.-European Data Agreement

A digital rights advocacy and lobbying group has launched a legal challenge against new regulation governing the transfer of personal data between the United States and the European Union.

By Chris Johnson

5 minute read