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 14, 2011 | New York Law Journal
SNR Denton's U.K. Partners to Make Capital PaymentsBy Chris Johnson
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July 20, 2011 | Law.com
Leading Russian Firm Merges to Create Region's Largest Legal BusinessLeading Russian firm Egorov Puginsky Afanasiev & Partners will acquire 100-lawyer pan-Commonwealth of Independent States practice Magisters in the region's largest-ever law firm merger, the firms announced Tuesday. EPAP Chairman Dimitry Afanasiev said the merger is "unprecedented for our market."
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May 05, 2011 | Law.com
Baker & McKenzie Opens in QatarGlobal giant Baker & McKenzie has further expanded its Middle Eastern presence with the launch of a new office in Qatar, headed by Bahrain finance partner Ian Siddell and Gulf managing partner Borys Dackiw. The office is the firm's fifth in the region and its 69th worldwide.
By Chris Johnson
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June 21, 2011 | Law.com
Linklaters Launches Amsterdam Antitrust Practice With Freshfields HireLinklaters has launched an Amsterdam antitrust practice with the hiring of Paul Kreijger from Magic Circle rival Freshfields. Kreijger, who specializes in European antitrust and regulatory matters and also has niche energy sector expertise, joins the firm as counsel. He will work with both the firm's Dutch clients and its Brussels antitrust team.
By Chris Johnson
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April 26, 2011 | Law.com
McDermott to Open Paris OfficeMcDermott will launch a five-partner Paris office headed by Jacques Buhart, who formerly ran Herbert Smith's corporate operations in France. Buhart expects most, "if not all," of his clients to follow him; they include European travel group TUI AG; oil and gas giant TOTAL S.A.; and Toyota. The office will initially focus on transactional work.
By Chris Johnson
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March 31, 2011 | Law.com
U.K. Bribery Act to Finally Take Effect in JulyThe long-delayed U.K. Bribery Act will finally take effect in July, according to the Ministry of Justice. The act, described by experts as the world's most draconian anti-corruption legislation, looks set to generate significant work for U.S. white-collar practices.
By Chris Johnson
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February 03, 2011 | The American Lawyer
The Am Law 100: Weil's Revenue, Partner Profits Decline in 2010Gross revenue dipped 4 percent in 2010 to $1.185 billion, according to figures released by the firm.
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September 21, 2011 | Law.com
Dewey Launches London Restructuring Practice With Orrick TeamDewey & LeBoeuf is set to launch a dedicated London restructuring practice with the hire of two partners from Orrick, including the firm's European insolvency co-head, Mark Fennessy. He will be joined by Hazel Miller, who specializes in corporate and financial restructuring work. Both partners have recently been heavily involved in CMBS restructurings.
By Chris Johnson
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September 28, 2011 | The American Lawyer
DLA Boosts London Litigation Practice With Three-Partner HireBy Chris Johnson
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