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.
December 14, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Continental Breakfast: Stephen Gibb, Shepherd and WedderburnOn the menu this week in The American Lawyer's Continental Breakfast series: Shepherd and Wedderburn chair Stephen Gibb on whether independent Scottish firms are a dying breed.
By Chris Johnson
8 minute read
December 14, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Red Flags About Your Firm's FinancialsLots of third-party debt to cover short-term debt? The unexplained exodus of your CFO? These and other events should set off alarm bells.
By Chris Johnson
1 minute read
December 13, 2015 | The American Lawyer
How To Be A Better PartnerIn the age of the mega-firm, it's more crucial than ever for partners to take an active role in overseeing the business they own.
By Chris Johnson
7 minute read
December 13, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Red Flags About Your Firm's FinancialsLots of third-party debt to cover short-term debt? The unexplained exodus of your CFO? These and other events should set off alarm bells.
By Chris Johnson
1 minute read
December 13, 2015 | The American Lawyer
How To Be A Better PartnerIn the age of the mega-firm, it's more crucial than ever for partners to take an active role in overseeing the business they own.
By Chris Johnson
7 minute read
December 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer
DLA Continues European Finance Push With London Partner HiresDLA Piper has continued to build its European finance practice with the hire of two senior partners in London, the firm announced Wednesday.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
December 08, 2015 | The American Lawyer
DLA Continues European Finance Push With London Partner HiresDLA Piper has continued to build its European finance practice with the hire of two senior partners in London, the firm announced Wednesday.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
November 30, 2015 | The American Lawyer
U.K. Mergers Forge Two New Quarter-Billion Pound Law FirmsPersonal injury giant Irwin Mitchell and West Sussex-based private client firm Thomas Eggar have already exchanged contracts on a merger, while regional U.K. firm Addleshaw Goddard is in advanced talks with leading Scottish practice Maclay Murray & Spens.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
November 29, 2015 | The American Lawyer
U.K. Mergers Forge Two New Quarter-Billion Pound Law FirmsPersonal injury giant Irwin Mitchell and West Sussex-based private client firm Thomas Eggar have already exchanged contracts on a merger, while regional U.K. firm Addleshaw Goddard is in advanced talks with leading Scottish practice Maclay Murray & Spens.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
November 16, 2015 | The American Lawyer
White & Case Retrenches in Germany With Munich ClosureThe shakeup of the German legal market continues, with White & Case set to close its Munich office in early 2016.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
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