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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Bird & Bird unveils CEO David Kerr’s successor as marathon 26-year term draws to a close

Commercial law specialist Christian Bartsch to take over in April; firm underlines care taken over succession planning

10 Nov 2021

Withers praises consultant Cox amid row over MP’s remote work in Caribbean

Firm says it ‘very much values’ politician's 'huge depth of expertise’ as his lucrative commercial work draws fire

9 Nov 2021

Mayer Brown halts work advising University of Hong Kong on removal of Tiananmen Square memorial statue

US firm ceases representation of long term client for matter after role condemned by dozens of NGOs

15 Oct 2021

Minority GCs' group hails ‘inflection point’ as it unveils law firm diversity scorecard

GCs pledge to monitor effectiveness of advisers’ DEI policies as top-performing law firms are named  

12 Oct 2021

Baker McKenzie breaks through $3bn revenue benchmark

Global giant records 7.8% increase in fee income as profit per partner jumps by 41.5%

30 Sep 2021

Freshfields celebrates landmark New York M&A partner hire from Cravath

Arrival of Damien Zoubek builds on UK Magic Circle firm's launch of a Silicon Valley office last year

29 Sep 2021

International network unyer unveils Italy’s Pirola as third member

Professional services verein launched by Fidal and Luther says deal proves ‘great enthusiasm’ for venture

15 Sep 2021

A race against time: how Hogan Lovells volunteers have been helping the Afghan women’s cycling team

Efforts to secure evacuation of elite female athletes have featured 150-strong team working across nine time zones

8 Sep 2021

Latham & Watkins mandates Covid-19 vaccines for US workforce

Global giant joins majority of leading firms mandating jabs, with all staff required to be fully vaccinated by 18 October

3 Sep 2021

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