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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Dentons to secure coveted Nigeria presence with ACAS-Law combination

Global giant says deal is key landmark in strategy to become pan-African firm

1 Apr 2021

Fenwick Elliott's ex-Dubai head leaves to become an independent arbitrator

Ahmed Ibrahim reports 'surge' in popularity of arbitration in the Middle East

31 Mar 2021

Kirkland, Pinsents, Bakers and Blakes named top brands in the US, UK, Europe and Canada

Winners revealed in annual regional Acritas rankings as they undergo a rebranding of their own

23 Mar 2021

'Sometimes I pinch myself' - crown counsel's call for disadvantaged students to pursue law goes viral

South Atlantic-based prosecutor inspires with account of how he defied teacher's advice 'to set sights low'

18 Mar 2021

DWF closes offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Newcastle in major Australia strategy shift

Listed UK firm to focus on 'core sectors' and Connected Services at expected loss of nearly 100 jobs

8 Mar 2021

Law firm LinkedIn rainmakers in demand as Covid-19 drives business development online

Firms must identify and nurture social media 'power users', according to video Q&A

5 Mar 2021

'Having ridden out Covid-19 mid-sized firms must now embrace transformation agenda'

Practices face looming threat posed by large international rivals, video Q&A hears

2 Mar 2021

Permanent shift to home working will boost productivity but may impact mental health, poll finds

More than three quarters of respondents to The Global Legal Post survey expect less office-based work once pandemic recedes

25 Feb 2021

Avoiding the 'shiny toy syndrome' - law firms urged to focus on the strategy behind tech investment

Video Q&A underlines the importance of staying level-headed in face of booming legaltech sector

24 Feb 2021

Linklaters' US head, Tom Shropshire, to succeed Siobhán Moriarty as general counsel of Diageo

Diversity and ESG campaigner to take top legal job at FTSE 100 drinks giant after 20 years at Magic Circle firm

22 Feb 2021

Hogan Lovells weathers Covid-19 storm with 2.8 per cent revenue rise to $2.31bn

Cost savings help fuel 30.8% PEP increase also partly caused by change in partner compensation arrangements

19 Feb 2021

'Too many lists and brochures' - law firms urged to reset relationship between lawyers and BD teams

Video Q&A hears call for leaders to recognise and accommodate the complexity of the sales process

18 Feb 2021

Allen & Overy hires White & Case leveraged finance partner in New York to head US practice

Arrival of Jake Mincemoyer signals continued drive to build US capacity dating back to five-partner haul back in 2016

16 Feb 2021

Orrick hires ESG expert in recognition of clients' 'heightened' sustainability focus

Ashley Walter joins as a partner from Fenwick & West as ESG moves swiftly up law firm agendas

10 Feb 2021

Weil celebrates hire of 'superb' Slaughter and May corporate partner

Murray Cox leaves UK Magic Circle firm less than five years after making partner

5 Feb 2021

K&L Gates secures 18 partners from four firms to open in Nashville

Top 20 US firm by headcount opens 24th national arm targeting healthcare, tech and investment sectors

4 Feb 2021

Dentons secures five-partner insurance team from Cassels in Canada

Insurance flagged as a 'huge priority' as nine-strong team joins Toronto and Calgary offices

3 Feb 2021

Dentons global vice chair Richard Macklin leaves firm

Global giant pays tribute to longstanding partner and M&A specialist's 'boundless enthusiasm' and 'huge generosity'

1 Feb 2021

'We have a crisis on our hands' - Coca Cola to punish advisers for missing new diversity targets

GC Bradley Gayton unveils new guidelines; non-compliant firms will have fees for advice reduced by 30%

28 Jan 2021

Littler appoints diversity head with mission to foster 'culture of empowerment'

Senior lawyer Paul Bateman takes up high-level role reporting to MD Erin Webber

20 Jan 2021