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 scoops high-profile London capital markets champion from Freshfields

Mark Austin, author of UK government's Secondary Capital Raising Review, joins US giant

8 Jun 2023

Shearman finance partner joins Freshfields in London

Structured products and derivatives specialist one of three finance partner laterals unveiled by UK firm in London and New York

7 Jun 2023

Post Office calls in new team to replace HSF as Horizon IT inquiry adviser

Burges Salmon instructed to advise on scandal inquiry but HSF retains role advising on ‘other matters’

6 Jun 2023

The elite Wall Street legal teams advising on the blockbuster A&O Shearman merger

John Malpas explores the thinking behind the appointment of Davis Polk and Simpson Thacher to advise on the planned A&O/Shearman tie-up

25 May 2023

‘Opportunistic and strategic’ – Allen & Overy’s bold move to crack the lucrative US market

For the first time in decades the four international UK Magic Circle firms will no longer be marching in strategic tandem, reports John Malpas

22 May 2023

Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling unveil ‘transformative’ merger plan to create $3.4bn firm

Deal would forge unique ‘integrated global elite firm’ both sides claim ahead of partner votes

21 May 2023

Singapore partner succeeds London investigations specialist at helm of Baker McKenzie’s financial institutions group

Annual practice and sector group leadership refresh also ushers in new tax, IP and tech chiefs

11 May 2023

S&C, Cleary, Ropes & Gray and Hengeler line up for $4.25bn Baxter Biopharma Solutions sale

Deal sees Advent and Warburg Pincus turn to longstanding advisers as they unveil standalone services business

9 May 2023

ECJ to review German law banning outside investment in law firms

Case brought by Berlin legaltech entrepreneur could have ‘far reaching consequences’ for EU legal services

26 Apr 2023

CMS and Addleshaw Goddard unveil record partnership rounds – but fewer women make the grade

Gender diversity of new partners slips at both firms after strong gains for women in recent years

18 Apr 2023

Linklaters ‘redesigns’ low-cost arm and commits to remote working model

Limitless by Linklaters will offer alternative legal services without need for regional hub, firm says

14 Apr 2023

White & Case revenue edges down to $2.83bn as PEP drops back from record high

New York firm expresses satisfaction with 2022 performance given economic headwinds as PEP declines by 20%

13 Apr 2023

‘Such a vibrant light’ – renowned crisis management specialist Richard Levick dies at 65

Levick Strategic Communications' founder was one of the legal profession's best-known advisers

13 Apr 2023

Ince Group calls in administrators

Troubled listed top 50 UK law firm seeks buyer after major creditor withdraws support

12 Apr 2023

London disputes boutique hires HSF partner to launch white-collar practice

Herbert Smith Freehills proves fertile ground for senior Seladore Legal recruits

11 Apr 2023

Professional vandalism or conscientious objection: UK lawyers' eco-declaration sparks national debate over 'cab-rank' rule

Barristers' pledge not to take instructions relating to fossil fuel projects criticised by Bar Council head and could lead to disciplinary action

28 Mar 2023

Trailblazing women leaders, diversity campaigners and businesses recognised in Women and Diversity in Law Awards

Winners unveiled at London ceremony dedicated to professionals making the UK legal sector more diverse and inclusive

22 Mar 2023

Taylor Wessing raids two international rivals for Dublin partners

Senior lawyers join from Addleshaw Goddard and DWF as post-Brexit Irish legal market activity continues

10 Mar 2023

Linklaters secures renewable energy partner duo in New York as it targets US energy transition work

Hires from White & Case and Troutman Pepper come as Inflation Reduction Act heralds clean energy investment boom

6 Mar 2023

Hogan Lovells and Shearman & Sterling call off merger talks

Deal 'not in the best interest of either firm', duo confirm as Shearman's Munich office decamps to Morgan Lewis

3 Mar 2023