James Carstensen is a Germany-based correspondent for Law.com International. He writes about lawyers and legal issues in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. His coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected]
January 31, 2023 | International Edition
PwC Legal Hires Pinsent Masons Frankfurt Real Estate PartnerThe hire comes during a busy period for the Big Four firm's legal arm, which has seen additions as well as exits.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 26, 2023 | International Edition
'Sprechen Sie English?' Germany Proposes All-English Language Courts for International DisputesThe country is pushing to become a "jurisdiction of choice" in Europe. But English-speaking commercial courts may still have trouble competing with international arbitration.
By James Carstensen
4 minute read
January 25, 2023 | International Edition
A&O, DLA and Noerr Build in Germany's Financial HubsFirms anticipate a growing need for restructuring expertise 'in view of the economic downturn forecast for this year'.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 18, 2023 | International Edition
Norton Rose's Frankfurt Office Raided by German ProsecutorsThe long-running 'cum-ex' scandal has previously seen Freshfields' Germany offices raided, with other high profile lawyers being investigated and tried.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 13, 2023 | International Edition
Pinsents White Collar Partner Jumps to Germany's Advant BeitenLaunched in 2021, Advant Beiten is part of a wider European verein structure, which also consists of by Altana in France and Nctm in Italy.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 11, 2023 | International Edition
Dentons Expands German Real Estate Practice with Partner HireThe firm says it is expanding its Frankfurt base following expansions of its real estate teams in Munich and Düsseldorf.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 09, 2023 | International Edition
Pharma Giant Bayer General Counsel Quits for Software CompanyGabriel Harnier had been group general counsel at multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer, which reported revenue of € 44.1 billion last year, for eight years.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 09, 2023 | International Edition
Willkie, MoFo and Akin Gump Latest Firms To Announce Partner PromotionsPallas Partners has also elevated its first non-lawyer to partner.
By Hannah Walker | James Carstensen
5 minute read
January 05, 2023 | International Edition
PwC and KPMG Legal Arms Make Key German Lateral HiresPwC Legal's new appointment hails from McDermott Will & Emery.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
December 21, 2022 | International Edition
Noerr Triples Polish Partnership with M&A Duo Hire, Including Ex-Eversheds LawyerThe move is the German heavyweight firm's latest expansion in Continental Europe.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read