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 16, 2015 | The American Lawyer
U.K. Midmarket Consolidation Continues With Pair of MergersLeading global insurance firm Clyde & Co, the U.K.'s 11th-largest firm by revenue, is picking up Scotland's Simpson & Marwick, while Trowers & Hamlins will expand its national coverage by combining with Stones Solicitors, a small firm in southwest England.
By Chris Johnson
4 minute read
September 16, 2015 | The American Lawyer
U.K. Midmarket Consolidation Continues With Pair of MergersLeading global insurance firm Clyde & Co, the U.K.'s 11th-largest firm by revenue, is picking up Scotland's Simpson & Marwick, while Trowers & Hamlins will expand its national coverage by combining with Stones Solicitors, a small firm in southwest England.
By Chris Johnson
4 minute read
August 28, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Acquisition Spree Sees Slater and Gordon Revenues SoarFueled by a series of acquisitions, publicly listed Australian law firm Slater and Gordon has announced a strong set of financials for the last fiscal year, posting significant increases in both revenue and earnings.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
August 27, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Acquisition Spree Sees Slater and Gordon Revenues SoarFueled by a series of acquisitions, publicly listed Australian law firm Slater and Gordon has announced a strong set of financials for the last fiscal year, posting significant increases in both revenue and earnings.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
August 24, 2015 | The American Lawyer
You Charged For What?! Red-Flag BillsA cottage industry of billing auditors has emerged as clients gain access to vast quantities of billing data. Still, firms continue to submit dubious bills—like these.
By Chris Johnson
4 minute read
August 24, 2015 | The American Lawyer
You Charged For What?! Red-Flag BillsA cottage industry of billing auditors has emerged as clients gain access to vast quantities of billing data. Still, firms continue to submit dubious bills—like these.
By Chris Johnson
4 minute read
August 24, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Alternative Billing: Terms to KnowAlternative fee arrangements come in many forms.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
August 24, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Alternative Billing: Terms to KnowAlternative fee arrangements come in many forms.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
August 24, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Alternative Fee Arrangements Aren't So 'Alternative'Contingency fees and fixed fees predate hourly billing by decades.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
August 24, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Your Clients Want Alternative Fees: Is Your Firm Ready?The billable hour may rule for now, but alternative fee arrangements are being used in almost every type of legal work, even in the largest transactions and disputes. Clients say they like the predictability; some firms are openly resistant. Who will win?
By Chris Johnson
17 minute read
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