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 21, 2017 | The American Lawyer
First-Year Associate Jobs Set for Slight Rise, Survey FindsThe number of first-year associate jobs at law firms across the U.S. and Canada is set to rise slightly over the next 12 months, a new survey has found.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
September 21, 2017 | International Edition
PwC makes push into US legal market with launch of Washington DC firmTeam of lawyers set to relocate from London to launch new operation in US capital
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
September 20, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Hogan Lovells Boosts German Practice With Mayer Brown Management HireHogan Lovells has boosted its German finance practice with the hire of a two-partner derivatives team from Mayer Brown, led by European capital markets head and global partnership board member Jochen Seitz.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
September 20, 2017 | The American Lawyer
France's Gide Becomes Second Big Law Firm to Launch in IranLeading French firm Gide Loyrette Nouel has re-established a presence in the Middle East, becoming the second Big Law firm to open an office in Iran.
By Chris Johnson
13 minute read
September 14, 2017 | International Edition
Do the Big Four accounting firms pose a big threat to Big Law?Two-thirds of law firms fear threat from accountants as PwC Legal becomes world's sixth largest legal services provider by headcount
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
September 14, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Do the Big Four Accounting Firms Pose a Big Threat to Big Law?A new study by ALM Intelligence warns that law firms should prepare for increased competition from the Big Four as they step up their push into legal services.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
September 11, 2017 | The American Lawyer
A Tale of Two Law Firm IPOsSlater & Gordon is struggling a decade after its landmark initial public offering. But the U.K.-based Gately has so far thrived as a publicly traded law firm.
By Chris Johnson
8 minute read
September 07, 2017 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells extends terms for senior management by two yearsCEO Steve Immelt and deputy CEO David Hudd retain roles until 2020
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
September 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Hogan Lovells Extends Senior Management TermsHogan Lovells has extended the terms of CEO Steve Immelt and deputy CEO David Hudd, the firm announced Thursday.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
September 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Former FTC Chair Joins Hogan Lovells to Lead Antitrust PracticeFormer Federal Trade Commission chair Edith Ramirez has joined Hogan Lovells as co-head of the firm's antitrust, competition and economic regulation practice.
By Chris Johnson
14 minute read
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