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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Clifford Chance's senior partner to lead firmwide sustainability taskforce

Magic Circle firm recognises 'tidal wave' of pressure for businesses to step up ESG record

20 Nov 2020

Covid-19 disruption bites as SEC actions against public companies fall by a third

Research finds sharp decline in enforcement outcomes, but activity ramped up in September

20 Nov 2020

Dentons unveils combination with Salt Lake City's Durham Jones & Pinegar

Deal is third secured under Project Golden Spike to create national network of regional firms

17 Nov 2020

Norton Rose Fulbright's US disputes chief steps up to head global team

Richard Krumholz succeeds new CEO Gerry Pecht as leader of 1,200-strong practice

16 Nov 2020

Reed Smith apologises for handling of historic harassment allegations against ex-partner

Europe head Tamara Box says response to 2005 complaint against Charlie Elphicke fell short of current standards

13 Nov 2020

New York State Bar Association decries Trump's 'unfounded allegations of fraud'

Largest voluntary state US Bar congratulates Biden on election victory as Trump pursues nearly a dozen lawsuits

9 Nov 2020

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner makes up 20 partners

Transatlantic firm promotes 15 partners in the US, four in London and one in Moscow

6 Nov 2020

DWF reports double digit increase in first-half revenue as activity recovers

Firm 'cautiously optimistic' for H2 after 'very pleasing recovery' from Covid-19 disruption

5 Nov 2020

Herbert Smith Freehills creates staff forums to communicate 'openly and honestly' with leadership

Four regional 'People Forums' to be set up to foster a closer connection with the firm's leaders

5 Nov 2020

Deloitte hails 'key moment' as it acquires UK technology firm Kemp Little

Big Four accountancy giant doubles UK lawyers with deal to absorb highly rated London practice

3 Nov 2020

'Now is the time to act' - Ford launches academy to encourage black students to enter law

Car giant's legal team wants to redress paucity of quality candidates from diverse backgrounds

2 Nov 2020

Latham & Watkins promotes seven partners across continental European offices

Corresponding dip in London and US appointments as Los Angeles giant makes up 33 partners in all

29 Oct 2020

Baker McKenzie 'resilient and confident' after posting 12 per cent fall in PPP

Global giant's chair says 2020 results are 'reasonable' given impact of Covid-19 on fourth quarter

28 Oct 2020

Top luxury law adviser becomes Baker McKenzie's first chief sustainability officer

Paris-based Alyssa Auberger to lead sustainability drive as independent report highlights ESG opportunities for law firms

27 Oct 2020

JunHe founder 'passes torch' to next generation after 30 years at helm

Top Chinese firm hails smooth transition as Xiao Wei resigns as managing partner

23 Oct 2020

Leigh Day teams up with South African firm to file class action claim against Anglo American

Firms allege Zambian mine's lead contamination has affected an estimated 1,000-plus people

21 Oct 2020

Ashurst unveils modern slavery initiative citing founder's campaigning record

Firm outlines four-strand action plan named after founder's four daughters

20 Oct 2020

Baker McKenzie unveils innovation arm

Global firm marks launch by announcing partnership with AI-powered problem-solving platform

19 Oct 2020

Shearman & Sterling bolsters Asia projects team after Singapore departures

New York firm restocks in Singapore with partner and counsel appointments

15 Oct 2020

KPMG targets legal department digitalisation with relaunch of new law services

Big Four giant points to 14 years of credentials and experience as it unveils legal ops transformation arm

14 Oct 2020