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 28, 2012 | Law.com
Linklaters Chief Loses One-Horse RaceDespite the fact that he was the only candidate for the job, Linklaters managing partner Simon Davies failed to secure the required 75 percent majority in his run for a second term in charge after more than 120 of the firm's 480 partners abstained from voting. Partners will vote again at the firm's global partner conference in April.
By Chris Johnson
8 minute read
February 06, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Leading Austrian Firm Continues CEE Push with Turkey MergerContinuing to strengthen is presence in central and eastern Europe, Austria-based Schoenherr said Wednesday it has finalized a merger with its Turkish ally, Türkoğlu & Celepçi.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
November 14, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Fulbright and Norton Rose Combine To Create 3,800-Lawyer Global GiantMaking official a deal that has long been rumored, Norton Rose announced Wednesday that it is combining forces with Texas-based Fulbright & Jaworski.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
March 28, 2012 | The American Lawyer
U.K. Retailer To Offer Legal Services After Receiving ABS LicenseBy Chris Johnson
4 minute read
March 26, 2012 | The Recorder
Clyde & Co Hires 5-Lawyer Insurance Team to Boost S.F. OfficeBy Chris Johnson
3 minute read
February 07, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Skadden Launches German Capital Markets Practice As Corporate Bond Boom Gathers PaceBy Chris Johnson
4 minute read
February 02, 2012 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100, the Early Numbers: McDermott Stems the Tide as Revenues, Profits RiseBy Chris Johnson
5 minute read
August 28, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Baker & McKenzie Retains Global Top Spot With Record RevenuesBaker's gross revenue inched up 2 percent to a new high of $2.313 billion in the last fiscal year, but profit per partner fell 9 percent to $1.09 million in the face of "uncertain" market conditions.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
June 11, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Continental Breakfast: Africa Emerges as the Last Great Law Firm FrontierHerbert Smith will soon follow Baker & McKenzie, Allen & Overy, and Clifford Chance by expanding into Africa.
By Chris Johnson
10 minute read
July 17, 2013 | Law.com
Herbert Smith Freehills Releases Postmerger FinancialsWhile the unconventional seven-month figures made public Wednesday by the recently combined firm offer little insight into how the new entity is performing so far, CEO David Willis says he is "pleased" and "excited" by the start.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
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