John is editor of The Global Legal Post and has recently overseen the launch of the inaugural Women and Diversity in Law Awards. He is an experienced editor and publisher with a deep knowledge of the legal market. Previously, he was international segment leader at ALM Media where he oversaw Legal Week, China Law and Practice and Law.com’s international coverage. He was a member of the team that founded Legal Week in 1999, going on to hold a variety of senior roles, including editor, editor-in-chief and publishing director.

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Sidley Austin secures three London private equity partners from Vinson & Elkins

Arrivals bolster European team after loss of six partners to Goodwin Procter since the summer of 2020

31 Aug 2021

MoFo mandates vaccines for office work as London reopening looms

US firm first to require UK vaccinations; Linklaters and Katten make small adjustments from official Covid-19 guidance

27 Aug 2021

Establishment candidates win sweeping victory in Hong Kong law society elections

Grouping of five solicitors who warned against ‘political division’ and pledged to work with Beijing triumph

25 Aug 2021

‘A shameful and sad day’ – in-house lawyer withdraws from Hong Kong law society elections citing threats

Ex-Skadden lawyer on ‘rule of law’ ticket bows out of Tuesday’s ballot 'for my safety, and the safety of my family'

23 Aug 2021

Luminance targets Kira in AI legaltech PR spat over Litera sale

Slaughter and May-backed tech company sparks war of words after promoting 'rescue package' for rival's clients

19 Aug 2021

Withers hires Hollywood divorce lawyer to launch US family law practice

Firm posts 40% PEP hike as it unveils partner hires in LA, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore

17 Aug 2021

Baker McKenzie tackles Johannesburg ‘management issues’ with leadership change and beefed up HR

Global firm unveils ‘three-step plan’ to improve culture including enhanced internal complaints procedure

12 Aug 2021

Linklaters revenue edges up 2% fuelling 10% jump in PEP

Performance accelerates through Covid-19 but growth lags 5% achieved by two of its closest rivals

11 Aug 2021

Skadden to move back to the City of London after 25 years at Canary Wharf

New York firm to join Cooley and Covington & Burling in London’s second-tallest building

9 Aug 2021

Katten rules out compulsory vaccinations in London unless guidance changes

City office head warns firms to tread carefully when considering global policies

6 Aug 2021

Leading cannabis lawyer joins regulatory and compliance specialist Simplifya

Katrina Skinner moves back in-house to help tackle booming sector’s ‘incredibly complex’ legal issues

4 Aug 2021

PEP jumps 8% at DLA Piper’s international arm despite dip in revenue

US growth compensates for 1.6% decline in overseas income with group revenue up 2%

2 Aug 2021

Fried Frank commits to Lower Manhattan with 15-year renewal at One New York Plaza

New York firm maintains footprint in largest financial district deal since Covid-19 as city tentatively reopens

30 Jul 2021

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer posts ‘strong’ results with revenue and PEP both up by 5%

PEP growth more sluggish than rivals Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance, bringing all three firms broadly into line

30 Jul 2021

Clyde & Co’s turnover edges up 2% to £639.6m against 7.5% jump in PEP

UK-based firm says overseas revenue now accounts for more than half of income

29 Jul 2021

Ince’s profits hit by £3.2m closure of floor at London headquarters

Revenue at listed firm increases by 4% to £100.2m; Covid-19 costs include decision not to reopen one of two floors

27 Jul 2021

Bitter leadership dispute at India’s L&L Partners sparks 21-partner breakaway firm

Top New Delhi corporate lawyer Mohit Saraf unveils ‘modern’ and ‘inclusive’ Saraf & Partners

22 Jul 2021

The challenges posed by remote working must be recognised - and then overcome

While many lawyers see remote work as crucial to improving diversity, some remain sceptical over its effect on associate productivity and client service

20 Jul 2021

South African firm's offices reduced to ‘rubble and ash’ as legal community condemns unrest

KwaZulu-Natal firm is among impacted businesses as top law firms rally to support ‘rule of law’

19 Jul 2021

Quartet of firms merge to create regional Francophone Africa practice

Algeria, Morocco, Guinea and Ivory Coast practices join forces to form ADNA with further African expansion planned

11 Jun 2021