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 17, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Freshfields Boosts U.S. Litigation with Kramer Levin PartnerBy Chris Johnson
2 minute read
December 07, 2010 | Law.com
A Very Good Year for Quinn Emanuel's London OfficeThe London office of business litigation powerhouse Quinn Emanuel generated almost $9 million in profits during its first year of trading, according to recently released accounts. Revenue for the 2009 calendar year was $11.9 million, suggesting an incredible profit margin of 75 percent.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
May 31, 2011 | Law.com
Report: Partner Promotions Up by a Third Among U.K. Top 50 Law FirmsPartner promotions among the United Kingdom's 50 largest firms rose by 38 percent this year over last year, reports U.K. publication Legal Week, citing growing market confidence and a series of trans-Atlantic mergers as helping to drive the increase.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
November 01, 2010 | The American Lawyer
U.K Law Firm Caught With Pants DownA data-protection boutique that tracks down alleged illegal file sharers faces a potential fine for failing to protect data.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
January 11, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Australian Firms Evacuate Offices 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 towards Brisbane...
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
September 29, 2010 | Corporate Counsel
LETTER FROM LONDON: Ashurst Structured Finance Head Leaves for Barclays CapitalAshurst structured finance and securities boss Erica Handling will leave behind a mixed legacy when she joins longstanding client Barclays Capital as general counsel for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa later this year.
By Chris Johnson
4 minute read
March 14, 2011 | Law.com
Former Linklaters Managing Partner Joins SJ BerwinIn a notable coup, U.K. firm SJ Berwin has announced the hire of former Linklaters managing partner Tony Angel as a nonexecutive director. Widely seen as one of the most successful firm leaders of his generation, Angel will help SJ Berwin through an expected growth phase that may include a U.S. combination.
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
March 11, 2011 | New York Law Journal
Jawdropper: After Being Jilted by NY Leader, Firm Hire's MegaRival's Ex-BossBy Chris Johnson
2 minute read
July 05, 2011 | The American Lawyer
Allen & Overy Revenue Hits Record LevelsBy Chris Johnson
5 minute read
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