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.
January 01, 2015 | International Edition
Continental Breakfast: After the Magic Circle, A New StartFormer Ashurst senior partner Charlie Geffen dishes about his move to Gibson Dunn
By Chris Johnson
7 minute read
December 15, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Gibson Dunn Grabs Another Star London LateralGibson Dunn & Crutcher has continued to develop its London transactional practice with the addition of another senior partner, bringing in renowned leveraged finance expert Stephen Gillespie from Kirkland & Ellis.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
December 09, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Duane Morris Relaunches UK Employment Practice With Partner HireDuane Morris has relaunched its employment practice in London with the hire of partner Elena Cooper from the U.K. base of Canadian firm Fasken Martineau.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
December 05, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Simpson Thacher: Exacting Standards for Lateral Hires in the UKThe banking specialist has been one of the most successful lateral recruiters in London.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
December 01, 2014 | The American Lawyer
U.S. Firms in London: Who's Leading, Who's Lagging?Am Law 100 firms employ some 6,000 lawyers in London, including some of the hottest lateral hires in years. A look at their track record reveals some surprises.
By Chris Johnson
144 minute read
December 01, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Latham & Watkins: The Right Place at the Right TimeAs was the case in New York, Latham's growth in London has been fueled by high-yield finance work.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
December 01, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Kirkland's $8 Million LateralThe firm spent big to lure Weil, Gotshal & Manges banking head Stephen Lucas.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
December 01, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Baker & McKenzie: A First-Mover AdvantageBaker was the first U.S. firm to open in London, and remains one of the few with a full-service English law practice.
By Chris Johnson
4 minute read
November 26, 2014 | The American Lawyer
Continental Breakfast with Charlie Geffen, Gibson, Dunn & CrutcherAmerican Lawyer chief European correspondent Chris Johnson meets regularly with senior legal sector figures at their favorite breakfast joints to chew over the industry's tastiest talking points. This week, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's new London corporate head Charlie Geffen discusses the continued exodus of private equity partners from U.K. to U.S. firms in London.
By Chris Johnson
9 minute read
November 25, 2014 | International Edition
Continental Breakfast with Gibson Dunn's Charlie GeffenAmerican Lawyer chief European correspondent Chris Johnson meets regularly with senior legal sector figures at their favorite breakfast joints to chew over the industry's tastiest talking points. This week, Charlie Geffen discusses life after being ousted from his former managerial position at Ashurst and his new role as head of Gibson Dunn's London corporate practice.
By Chris Johnson
8 minute read
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