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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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

Clyde & Co shuts Oxford arm and redistributes teams to Manchester and Bristol

International firm says move is in line with strategy of creating 'centres of excellence' for insurance

13 Oct 2020

White & Case bolsters European ranks with 24 partner promotions

London accounts for most appointments in 2020 round followed by New York and Paris

12 Oct 2020

Reed Smith reviews handling of historic harassment allegation against former partner

Firm 'deeply concerned' by claims about conduct of recently jailed UK politician 15 years ago

8 Oct 2020

Axiom pledges to improve black lawyer representation as part of diversity drive

Flexible legal resourcing giant promises 'meaningful change' as it launches Diversity by Design programme

7 Oct 2020

Kirkland & Ellis unveils record partner promotion round

Covid-19 disruption doesn't stop Chicago-based giant from making up 145 partners

2 Oct 2020

Eversheds Sutherland opts for continuity as it re-elects CEO Ranson

UK-based leader extends 15-year run in top managerial roles as firm navigates 'unprecedented health crisis'

30 Sep 2020

Ince reports 50 Covid-19 staff layoffs and signals 'significant' post pandemic office space savings

Trading update reveals details of cost-cutting measures as listed firm points to 'protracted' uncertainty

29 Sep 2020

Breaking with the past - Freshfields' landmark choice for its next senior partner

Appointment of Georgia Dawson promises to energise magic circle firm's diversity drive

25 Sep 2020

Freshfields becomes first magic circle UK firm to appoint a woman leader

Asia head Georgia Dawson takes top role; one of three co-managing partners to be based in US

24 Sep 2020

McDermott unveils Latin America practice to target 'myriad opportunities'

Top 30 US firm brings together Lat Am-focused US and international lawyers into new grouping

18 Sep 2020

Latham hires from Linklaters to secure London capital markets partner

Arrival of Manoj Tulsiani comes as Latham says global practice is 'busier than ever'

14 Sep 2020