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.
September 01, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Apple Hires Top U.K. Law Firm To Deal With 'Political Crap'When you're the head of a company with a market cap that's bigger than the GDP of Sweden, perhaps you don't need to worry about being diplomatic.
By Chris Johnson
15 minute read
August 29, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Ashurst Tweaks Its LockstepThe U.K. firm increases potential rewards for top performers.
By Chris Johnson and Rose Walker
12 minute read
August 29, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Brexit: In Britain, Many Lawyers Retire by Age 55The lack of opportunities for older partners at U.K. firms has helped American firms establish themselves there, experts say.
By Chris Johnson
15 minute read
August 04, 2016 | The American Lawyer
King & Wood Mallesons Moves to Rebuild in Paris With White & Case HireKing & Wood Mallesons is taking steps to rebuild its Paris corporate practice, having hired senior associate Guilain Hippolyte from White & Case, The Am Law Daily has learned.
By Chris Johnson
24 minute read
August 04, 2016 | Legal Week
KWM moves to rebuild in Paris with White & Case hireThe hire of senior associate Guilain Hippolyte is the firm's first in Paris since Goodwin Proctor hired a six-partner PE team from the office.
By Chris Johnson, The American Lawyer
3 minute read
August 04, 2016 | International Edition
KWM moves to rebuild in Paris with White & Case hireThe hire of senior associate Guilain Hippolyte is the firm's first in Paris since Goodwin Proctor hired a six-partner PE team from the office.
By Chris Johnson, The American Lawyer
3 minute read
August 01, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Letter From London: Capital Demise Is Pure Brexit SpeculationBrexit may be good news for such European cities as Frankfurt and Paris. But don't write off London.
By Chris Johnson
9 minute read
July 29, 2016 | Corporate Counsel
Brexit Fuels Funds Exodus, But European Corporates Report Mixed Referendum ImpactThe U.K.'s shock decision to leave the EU has seen money drained from European equity funds at a record rate. Spooked investors pulled more than $10 billion out of European portfolios in the past two weeks, according to investment flow tracker EPFR Global.
By Chris Johnson
13 minute read
July 01, 2016 | International Edition
A Growing Field of CompetitorsWhen Berwin Leighton Paiser launched Lawyers on Demand in 2007, it was the only British firm to offer a flexible staffing service. That's no longer true.
By Chris Johnson
4 minute read
July 01, 2016 | International Edition
BLP Spinoff Lawyers on Demand Leads U.K. Firms into Temp BusinessThe alternative legal services industry is providing both competition and opportunity for British law firms.
By Chris Johnson
34 minute read
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