Chris Johnson

August 23, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Baker & McKenzie, having lost its position as the world's largest-grossing law firm earlier this year to Latham & Watkins, has now slipped behind second-ranked global rival DLA Piper after announcing declines in both revenue and profit.

By Chris Johnson

5 minute read

August 23, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Contingency fees and fixed fees predate hourly billing by decades.

By Chris Johnson

2 minute read

August 23, 2015 | The American Lawyer

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

August 23, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Baker & McKenzie, having lost its position as the world's largest-grossing law firm earlier this year to Latham & Watkins, has now slipped behind second-ranked global rival DLA Piper after announcing declines in both revenue and profit.

By Chris Johnson

5 minute read

August 12, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Is Dubai hotter than Abu Dhabi? Herbert Smith Freehills, Latham and Baker Botts think so.

By Chris Johnson

6 minute read

August 11, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Is Dubai hotter than Abu Dhabi? Herbert Smith Freehills, Latham and Baker Botts think so.

By Chris Johnson

6 minute read

August 07, 2015 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer's chief European correspondent meets regularly with senior legal figures at their favorite breakfast spots to chew over the industry's tastiest talking points. This week he dined with two leaders of Gateley Plc, the U.K.'s first publicly listed law firm.

By Chris Johnson

9 minute read

August 07, 2015 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer's chief European correspondent meets regularly with senior legal figures at their favorite breakfast spots to chew over the industry's tastiest talking points. This week he dined with two leaders of Gateley Plc, the U.K.'s first publicly listed law firm.

By Chris Johnson

9 minute read

July 14, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig is to launch in Germany later this year, picking up the Berlin office of U.K.-based Olswang, the U.S. firm announced Tuesday.

By Chris Johnson

3 minute read

July 14, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig is to launch in Germany later this year, picking up the Berlin office of U.K.-based Olswang, the U.S. firm announced Tuesday.

By Chris Johnson

3 minute read