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 31, 2017 | The American Lawyer
From Russia Without Gloves: A Reporter's Musings on Traveling to MoscowIt was nine years since reporter Chris Johnson last went to Russia. His trip this year, for a feature article for The American Lawyer, showed much has changed, and much has stayed the same.
By Chris Johnson
7 minute read
July 31, 2017 | International Edition
The global law firm's survival guide to RussiaHow are international firms faring in Russia post-downturn? UK and US firm country heads discuss delayed deals, cuts and blacklisted clients
By Chris Johnson
21 minute read
July 28, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Is Reform Coming to the Russian Legal Market?Russia is perhaps unique among Big Law markets in that it is almost completely unregulated. While there is a Russian bar and a form of licensed attorneys—the advokatura—there is no requirement for lawyers to be registered in order to practice, other than to litigate in court on criminal disputes.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
July 28, 2017 | The American Lawyer
The Global Law Firm's Survival Guide to RussiaIn a market rocked by sanctions and sagging oil prices, U.S. and U.K. firms are finding new ways to adapt—even though it means competing with Russian firms on their own turf.
By Chris Johnson
20 minute read
July 28, 2017 | International Edition
German court blocks VW prosecutors from using seized Jones Day docsJones Day's offices were raided in March due to its role as VW's legal adviser
By Chris Johnson
2 minute read
July 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer
German Court Blocks VW Prosecutors From Using Seized Jones Day DocsDocuments seized during a March raid on the Munich offices of Jones Day cannot be used by German prosecutors investigating the VW emissions scandal, a German high court has ruled.
By Chris Johnson
17 minute read
July 26, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Cross-Border Combinations Drive US Law Firm Merger Activity to Record HighsIs Big Law going to continue the merger trend?
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
July 25, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Europe Beginning to Rediscover M&A Mojo, but Not Time for Celebration Just YetThe latest Mergermarket M&A report deserves similar scrutiny. At first glance, it paints a remarkably rosy picture for European corporate lawyers.
By Chris Johnson
5 minute read
July 17, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Innovative UK Law Firm Launches Antitrust Practice With Shearman HireLondon-based Wiggin has hired Collette Rawnsley from Shearman & Sterling.
By Chris Johnson
3 minute read
July 10, 2017 | International Edition
What is really behind Freshfields' poor financial results?Amid standout performances from its magic circle rivals, Freshfields appears to have had a disappointing 2016-17 - but why?
By Chris Johnson
7 minute read
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