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.
February 25, 2016 | Law.com
The Am Law 100: DLA Revenue Tops $2.5 Billion, But Profits FallDLA Piper saw its revenue surpass $2.5 billion for the first time in 2015, but those gains were offset by a sharp decline in profits.
By Chris Johnson
4 minute read
February 17, 2016 | The American Lawyer
No More Water Bottles! Law Firms Try to Shrink Their Carbon FootprintsWith the world's nations pledging to slow global warming, firms look for ways to cut their greenhouse gas emissions.
By Chris Johnson
9 minute read
February 16, 2016 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Profits Leap at Fish & RichardsonThe firm more than weathered a downturn in IP litigation last year, posting double-digit gains in revenue and partner profits.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
February 12, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Firms Get Mostly High Marks as Social Mobility Project Enters Fifth YearA groundbreaking initiative by a group of leading U.K., U.S. and international law firms is teaching disadvantaged students about the profession but failing to follow through, according to a new report.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
February 03, 2016 | Law.com
Greenberg Traurig In Tie-Up Talks With Major British FirmGreenberg Traurig, an Am Law 100 firm with Miami roots known for its spectacular growth, confirmed Wednesday that it is in preliminary discussions about a potential union with U.K. firm Berwin Leighton Paisner.
By Brian Baxter and Chris Johnson
3 minute read
February 01, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Reducing Emissions 101Easy ways for law firms to cut their carbon emissions.
By Chris Johnson
1 minute read
February 01, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Reducing Emissions 101Easy ways for law firms to cut their carbon emissions.
By Chris Johnson
1 minute read
February 01, 2016 | The American Lawyer
DLA Piper Expands With Finland Merger, Sweden IntegrationDLA Piper is beefing up its presence in the Nordic region by merging with Finnish firm Peltonen LMR and integrating its Swedish arm, DLA Nordic, the firm announced Monday.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
January 27, 2016 | The American Lawyer
German Shakeup Continues as Latham Boosts Buyouts With Senior Linklaters HireThe shakeup of the German legal market shows no signs of abating in 2016, as Latham & Watkins has sought to rebuild its private equity offering in the country by hiring partner and practice head Rainer Traugott in Munich from Magic Circle firm Linklaters.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
December 21, 2015 | International Edition
Getting It Right in PolandLaw firms have to be resourceful to thrive in one of Europe's toughest markets. Here's how they do it.
By Chris Johnson
15 minute read
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