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.
July 01, 2012 | The American Lawyer
Ready to CommitThe U.K.'s Ashurst has finally found an international merger partner, in Australia's Blake Dawson. Can it tie the knot with an American firm, too?
By Chris Johnson
15 minute read
January 01, 2013 | The American Lawyer
Come TogetherAs change roils the U.K. legal market, British firms try to adapt with a wave of mergers.
By Chris Johnson
13 minute read
January 11, 2011 | Law.com
Australia's Law Firms Evacuate as Mass Floods Hit BrisbaneAustralia's leading law firms are bracing themselves for damage and disruption as the mass floods that have swept across Queensland spread toward Brisbane.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
November 08, 2010 | Legaltech News
U.K. Law Firm Caught With Pants DownIronists rejoice: U.K. law firm ACS:Law -- a data-protection boutique that tracks down alleged illegal file sharers for clients that include pornographers -- faces a potential $790,000 (£500,000) fine for failing to protect data, allegedly allowing personal data to be spread online.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
January 11, 2011 | Law.com
Howrey's Losses Continue as London Managing Partner Joins U.K. FirmHowrey has been left with just four partners in London following the departure of office managing partner and IP specialist Mark Hodgson, who exited last week to join Field Fisher Waterhouse. Hodgson is the fourth partner to leave Howrey's London office in the past 12 months.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
July 14, 2011 | Law.com
Hunton Downsizes London Office Following Partner ExodusHunton & Williams has downsized its London office after a series of partner departures dragged attorney headcount in the office down 60 percent in less than three months. A total of nine staff positions have been eliminated in an attempt to refocus the practice after the loss of five energy and corporate partners to rival U.S. firms.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
June 15, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Simpson Thacher Lands Carlyle Hedge Fund DealBy Chris Johnson
3 minute read
June 17, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Linklaters Launches Amsterdam Antitrust Practice with Freshfields HireBy Chris Johnson
2 minute read
June 17, 2011 | Law.com
Elite U.K. Employment Boutique Launches Stand-Alone Support Services BusinessU.K. employment law boutique Sacker & Partners has launched a stand-alone business offering project management, secretarial support and corporate governance advice to companies and pension plan trustees. Sackers Support Services was established Wednesday as a wholly owned subsidiary of the law firm, one of the U.K.'s most profitable.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
September 22, 2011 | Law.com
Skadden to Launch First Non-U.S. Funds Practice With London Partner HireMaking just its second lateral hire in London since mid-2009, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is bringing in Macfarlanes partner Stephen Sims to launch the firm's first dedicated funds practice outside the United States.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
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