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.
February 25, 2013 | Law.com
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: Mayer Brown Sees Revenue Slump To Six-Year LowAfter making a brief return to topline growth in 2011, Mayer Brown's financial performance slipped back into decline last year, according to The American Lawyer's reporting. New firm chair Paul Theiss blames 2012 poor results on economic malaise in Europe and Asia.
By Chris Johnson
4 minute read
November 16, 2012 | The Legal Intelligencer
Fulbright, Norton Rose to Combine to Create 3,800-Lawyer FirmFulbright & Jaworski and U.K.-based Norton Rose are to combine next summer, creating a global giant that will rank among the world's 10-largest law firms by revenue and attorney headcount, the pair announced Wednesday.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
April 29, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Continental Breakfast: Firms Prepare for Olympic Travel ChaosThe Games may be fun for tourists, but they certainly won't make life easy for those who live and work in London.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
March 31, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Continental Breakfast: Simon Branigan, LinklatersAmerican 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, Linklaters corporate partner Simon Branigan discusses graduate recruitment and social mobility.
By Chris Johnson
11 minute read
January 01, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Poor Judgment?After arguing that Malaysia's highest court cribbed his opponents' brief, a lawyer faces possible jail time.
By Chris Johnson
6 minute read
March 19, 2013 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: At Squire Sanders, Profits Hold Steady Thanks to Sharp Decline In Equity Partner RanksA steep reduction in its equity partner ranks allowed Squire Sanders to overcome a major drop in net income to maintain average profits in 2012, according to The American Lawyer's reporting.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
September 23, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Dial M for MergerSoftBank Corp.'s $21.6 billion acquisition of a 78 percent stake in Sprint Nextel Corporation was a classic piece of dealmaking drama. It had everything: box office numbers (it was the largest announced U.S. transaction of 2012 and the largest ever outbound investment by a Japanese company); myriad plot twists; and colorful protagonists.
By Chris Johnson
7 minute read
July 03, 2012 | Law.com
Continental Breakfast: Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy Get Magic Circle Financial Reporting Season Off to a Solid StartIn both cases, firm leaders say an international strategy is key to weathering the economic storm.
By Chris Johnson
7 minute read
February 02, 2012 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: SNR Denton Joins Comeback List as Revenue, Profits GrowBy Chris Johnson
4 minute read
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