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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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April 01, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Mergers and Acquisitions: Signs of Spring

The aggregate value of American M&A deals in 2010 hit $722.9 billion?a 4 percent increase from 2009.

By By Chris Johnson

3 minute read

December 09, 2011 | New York Law Journal

London-Based Herbert Smith to Reopen in New York

A leaked internal memo has revealed that Herbert Smith intends to reopen its Manhattan office within the next 12 months, according to Legal Week.

By Chris Johnson

2 minute read

January 12, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Australia's Leading Law Firms Evacuate to Escape Killer Floods

By Chris Johnson

3 minute read

February 01, 2012 | The American Lawyer

The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Mayer Brown Bounces Back with Gains in Revenue, Profits

By Chris Johnson

3 minute read

December 05, 2011 | The American Lawyer

Allen & Overy Continues International Push With Turkey Launch

By Chris Johnson

2 minute read

February 04, 2011 | Law.com

The Am Law 100: Fourth Straight Year of Revenue Decline for Cadwalader

By Chris Johnson

1 minute read

February 08, 2011 | Law.com

The Am Law 100: DLA U.S. Profits Rise 12 Percent

By Chris Johnson

1 minute read

June 01, 2011 | New York Law Journal

BigLaw Firm Sends Antitrust Expert to China

By Chris Johnson

1 minute read

January 13, 2012 | Law.com

DLA Piper and Dechert End Bitter Partner Dispute

DLA Piper and Dechert have quietly settled their fierce feud over the latter's 2011 hire of former DLA litigation co-head Neil Gerrard. A source close to the situation says both a U.K. arbitration and a U.S. litigation were settled in December, although it is unclear whether any money will change hands.

By Chris Johnson

4 minute read

February 29, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Touched by an Angel

Can a former Magic Circle managing partner transform DLA Piper?

By Chris Johnson

7 minute read