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.
October 22, 2015 | The American Lawyer
The Lawyering Behind Alibaba's Landmark IPOFor the largest IPO in history, Alibaba turned to Simpson Thacher and Fangda Partners. Size wasn't the only thing that made the deal challenging.
By Chris Johnson
8 minute read
October 13, 2015 | The American Lawyer
DLA Piper, Garrigues Take Aim at Emerging MarketsDLA Piper announced a new base in Morocco, to be followed in early 2016 by an outpost in Johannesburg. Garrigues, meanwhile, is bolstering its presence in Latin America through a tie-up with a Colombian firm.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
October 05, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Littler Mendelson Expands Beyond Americas With German MergerLittler Mendelson has established its first presence outside the Americas following a merger with German labor and employment law boutique Vangard, the firm announced Monday.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
October 05, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Littler Mendelson Expands Beyond Americas With German MergerLittler Mendelson has established its first presence outside the Americas following a merger with German labor and employment law boutique Vangard, the firm announced Monday.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
September 28, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Special Report: The 2015 Global 100The world's top-grossing firms are experiencing steady growth after a long, bumpy journey. But while revenue per lawyer and profits per partner have rebounded, that's due in part to declining headcount.
By Chris Johnson
11 minute read
September 28, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Special Report: The 2015 Global 100The world's top-grossing firms are experiencing steady growth after a long, bumpy journey. But while revenue per lawyer and profits per partner have rebounded, that's due in part to declining headcount.
By Chris Johnson
11 minute read
September 28, 2015 | The American Lawyer
How Firms Are Faring in Five Emerging Global MarketsFirm leaders and observers have various takes on Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East and Russia.
By Chris Johnson
9 minute read
September 28, 2015 | The American Lawyer
How Firms Are Faring in Five Emerging Global MarketsFirm leaders and observers have various takes on Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East and Russia.
By Chris Johnson
9 minute read
September 24, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Continental Breakfast: Guy Beringer, BCKRIn this week's column, The American Lawyer's chief European correspondent dines with the former senior partner of Allen & Overy to discuss retirement—and how U.K. law firms have lost touch with corporate boardrooms.
By Chris Johnson
10 minute read
September 24, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Continental Breakfast: Guy Beringer, BCKRIn this week's column, The American Lawyer's chief European correspondent dines with the former senior partner of Allen & Overy to discuss retirement—and how U.K. law firms have lost touch with corporate boardrooms.
By Chris Johnson
10 minute read
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