Performance comes in landmark year for UK Magic Circle as A&O Shearman merger beds down | 4mos
John Malpas
John Malpas
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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