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Chris Johnson

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.

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January 22, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Fried Frank Chair Discusses Asia Exit

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson chair David Greenwald says the firm's decision to effectively close its Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and pull out of Asia, as revealed by The American Lawyer on Monday, was a "difficult but necessary decision."

By Chris Johnson

8 minute read

January 22, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Fried Frank Chair Discusses Asia Exit

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson chair David Greenwald says the firm's decision to effectively close its Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and pull out of Asia, as revealed by The American Lawyer on Monday, was a "difficult but necessary decision."

By Chris Johnson

8 minute read

January 19, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Fried Frank to Pull Out of Asia

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson is to effectively close its Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and pull out of Asia, The American Lawyer has learned.

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read

January 19, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Fried Frank to Pull Out of Asia

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson is to effectively close its Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and pull out of Asia, The American Lawyer has learned.

By Chris Johnson

3 minute read

January 19, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Fried Frank to Pull Out of Asia

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson is to effectively close its Hong Kong and Shanghai offices and pull out of Asia, The American Lawyer has learned.

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read

January 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Latham, Littler Launch Back Office Operations

In the latest move by Am Law 100 firms looking to slash expenses, Latham & Watkins and Littler Mendelson have announced plans for back office operations centers in Manchester, England, and Kansas City, Mo., respectively.

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read

January 09, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Latham, Littler Launch Back Office Operations

In the latest move by Am Law 100 firms looking to slash expenses, Latham & Watkins and Littler Mendelson have announced plans for back office operations centers in Manchester, England, and Kansas City, Mo., respectively.

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read

January 07, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Dechert 'Deeply Saddened' By Sudden Death of Star Disputes Partner

Dechert announced that its London litigation partner Antony Dutton died suddenly on Jan. 4.

By Chris Johnson

2 minute read

January 07, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Dechert 'Deeply Saddened' By Sudden Death of Star Disputes Partner

Dechert announced that its London litigation partner Antony Dutton died suddenly on Jan. 4.

By Chris Johnson

2 minute read

January 01, 2015 | International Edition

A Fine Old Time

A record settlement by banks yields plenty of work for U.S. and U.K. lawyers.

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read