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.
May 05, 2011 | New York Law Journal
Where Next in BigLaw's Quest for Mighty Quids? Qatar, of QourseBy Chris Johnson
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May 18, 2011 | New York Law Journal
Global Firm Continues Big Apple Growth SpurtBy Chris Johnson
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January 01, 2011 | The American Lawyer
A Painful DivorceEven after Andrey Goltsblat left Pepeliaev Goltsblat & Partners, there were still some issues to work out.
By By Chris Johnson
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August 08, 2011 | Law.com
Freshfields, Linklaters Consider Lockstep ReviewFreshfields and Linklaters are considering changes to their partner compensation systems to more closely match U.S. systems and to reduce the number of high-earners at the top of their respective locksteps. The two firms currently adhere to a tradition under which an equity partner's profit share automatically rises each year based on seniority.
By Chris Johnson
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July 15, 2011 | Law.com
SNR Denton's U.K. Salaried Partners to Provide First Ever Capital ContributionsNonequity partners at SNR Denton's U.K. arm will soon make capital payments for the first time, in a move designed to help them "buy into the concept of one global firm," says a spokesperson, who denies the plan relates in any way to the U.K. arm's 36 percent drop in average profits per partner for the fiscal year ending April 30.
By Chris Johnson
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April 05, 2011 | Law.com
Latham Adds to Moscow Office With Baker & McKenzie HireSenior Baker & McKenzie securities partner Mikhail Turetsky has joined Latham's Moscow office. Turetsky helped advise the creditors steering committee on the $16.7 billion restructuring of Kazakhstan's BTA Bank. A number of his clients, including some of Russia's largest financial institutions, will follow him to Latham.
By Chris Johnson
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December 06, 2010 | New York Law Journal
Collapse of Proskauer Talks Do Not End SJ Berwin's U.S. AmbitionsBy Chris Johnson | The American Lawyer
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November 17, 2010 | The American Lawyer
Baker Continues CEE Capital Markets Run with Complex Cross-Border IPOThe firm follows its work on the Polkomtel EMTN program by taking a lead role on the dual listing of Czech betting company Fortuna on the Prague and Warsaw stock exchanges.
By Chris Johnson
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June 14, 2011 | Law.com
Clifford Chance London Funds Team Quits for Weil GotshalThe majority of Clifford Chance's London funds practice -- including practice head Ed Gander, funds partners Nigel Clark and Nick Benson and tax partner Jonathan Kandel -- is moving to Weil Gotshal. The departures will leave Clifford Chance with just one funds partner in London.
By Chris Johnson
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June 22, 2011 | Law.com
Paul Hastings Continues Private Equity Push With London Partner HirePaul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker has hired M&A partner Garrett Hayes from Macfarlanes as part of its emphasis on building out its London corporate practice. Global corporate vice-chair Ronan O'Sullivan said the London office is "actively looking" for more hires in leveraged finance and securities.
By Chris Johnson
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