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.
March 25, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Jenner & Block to Launch in LondonThe Chicago-based firm has announced that it will open a disputes-focused office in London later this spring to meet the increasing international needs of its clients.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
March 25, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Jenner & Block to Launch in LondonThe Chicago-based firm has announced that it will open a disputes-focused office in London later this spring to meet the increasing international needs of its clients.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
March 11, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Latham & Watkins Appoints New London Managing PartnerLatham & Watkins has appointed finance partner Jay Sadanandan as the new head of its London office, replacing corporate partner Nick Cline, who finished a five-year term as office managing partner in February.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
March 11, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Latham & Watkins Appoints New London Managing PartnerLatham & Watkins has appointed finance partner Jay Sadanandan as the new head of its London office, replacing corporate partner Nick Cline, who finished a five-year term as office managing partner in February.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
March 04, 2015 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: DLA Posts Record Profits Despite Flat RevenueDespite flat revenues and a second consecutive drop in total lawyer head count, DLA Piper's net income rose by more than 10 percent in 2014, to a record high of $667 million. This increased efficiency pushed the firm's profit margin from 24 to 27 percent—its highest since 2008—while average profits per equity partner rose 12.5 percent, to $1.49 million, another firm record.
By Chris Johnson
6 minute read
March 04, 2015 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: DLA Posts Record Profits Despite Flat RevenueDespite flat revenues and a second consecutive drop in total lawyer head count, DLA Piper's net income rose by more than 10 percent in 2014, to a record high of $667 million. This increased efficiency pushed the firm's profit margin from 24 to 27 percent—its highest since 2008—while average profits per equity partner rose 12.5 percent, to $1.49 million, another firm record.
By Chris Johnson
6 minute read
February 26, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Why Fried Frank Pulled Out of ChinaWill other Am Law 200 firms follow its example?
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
February 26, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Why Fried Frank Pulled Out of ChinaWill other Am Law 200 firms follow its example?
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
February 23, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Oil Shock for Law FirmsEnergy lawyers are about to find out how well their practices run on cheap oil.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
February 23, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Oil Shock for Law FirmsEnergy lawyers are about to find out how well their practices run on cheap oil.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
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