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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
It 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
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July 31, 2017 | International Edition
How are international firms faring in Russia post-downturn? UK and US firm country heads discuss delayed deals, cuts and blacklisted clients
By Chris Johnson
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July 28, 2017 | The American Lawyer
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
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July 28, 2017 | The American Lawyer
In 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
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July 28, 2017 | International Edition
Jones Day's offices were raided in March due to its role as VW's legal adviser
By Chris Johnson
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July 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Documents 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
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July 26, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Is Big Law going to continue the merger trend?
By Chris Johnson
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July 24, 2017 | The American Lawyer
The latest Mergermarket M&A report deserves similar scrutiny. At first glance, it paints a remarkably rosy picture for European corporate lawyers.
By Chris Johnson
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July 17, 2017 | The American Lawyer
London-based Wiggin has hired Collette Rawnsley from Shearman & Sterling.
By Chris Johnson
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July 10, 2017 | International Edition
Amid standout performances from its magic circle rivals, Freshfields appears to have had a disappointing 2016-17 - but why?
By Chris Johnson
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