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.
June 27, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Pro Bono in the U.K.: A Delicate BalanceIn the wake of legal aid cuts, U.K. firms can't possibly pick up all the slack. Nor should they.
By Chris Johnson
7 minute read
June 27, 2016 | International Edition
Seven ways Brexit will impact international law firmsOn Friday the UK public voted to leave the EU. What does it mean for international law firms?
By Chris Johnson, Law.com
7 minute read
June 27, 2016 | International Edition
Seven ways Brexit will impact international law firmsOn Friday the UK public voted to leave the EU. What does it mean for international law firms?
By Chris Johnson, Law.com
7 minute read
June 21, 2016 | The American Lawyer
EY Hires Norton Rose Fulbright Partner As Big Four Continue Push Into LawThe Big Four accounting firms are continuing to invest heavily in their legal services arms, expanding their presence in the Americas even as their footprint grows in the United Kingdom.
By Chris Johnson
13 minute read
June 10, 2016 | Law.com
Baker & McKenzie's Next Chair Paul Rawlinson Fits the BillBaker & McKenzie's decision to elect London managing partner Paul Rawlinson as its next global chair provides telling insight into the mindset and priorities of the firm's partnership.
By Chris Johnson
30 minute read
May 25, 2016 | Law.com
Quinn Emanuel Continues European Push With Zurich LaunchQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is expanding its European presence with the launch of a new office in Switzerland under partner Thomas Werlen. Zurich-based FIFA, soccer's global governing body, is a major client of the firm.
By Chris Johnson
42 minute read
May 23, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Letter from London: White & Case Aims HighThe firm adopts a bold growth plan in London. What if it works?
By Chris Johnson
42 minute read
May 17, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Lawyers on Demand Ramps Up GrowthOn the menu this week in The American Lawyer's Continental Breakfast series: Lawyers on Demand co-founder Simon Harper digests the spectacular growth of the alternative legal services pioneer.
By Chris Johnson
22 minute read
May 10, 2016 | The American Lawyer
A Revamp Fuels Double-Digit Gains at Fried FrankThe firm's new chair enacted strategic and operational changes, leading to steep increases in revenue per lawyer and profits per partner.
By Chris Johnson
16 minute read
May 05, 2016 | The American Lawyer
After Sydney Closure, Skadden Team Sails to Allen & OveryMagic Circle firm Allen & Overy has bolstered its Australia practice with the hire of a three-lawyer securities team from the soon-to-be-shuttered Sydney office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
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