James Jackson

James Jackson

James Jackson is a correspondent for Law.com International based in Germany. 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, litigation and arbitration, and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected].

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November 07, 2024 | International Edition

German Justice Minister Resigns, Replaced by Former Judge and Transport Minister

Justice Minister Marco Buschmann, a former White & Case lawyer, is being replaced amid the country's economic and political turmoil.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

November 03, 2024 | International Edition

Swiss Lawyers Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Over Russia Denounce 'Political' Accusations

Zurich-based lawyers Andres Baumgartner and Fabio Libero Delco deny U.S. allegations they describe as "baseless".

By James Jackson

3 minute read

October 31, 2024 | International Edition

HSF, Gowling WLG, Addleshaw Goddard Strengthen German Offices & Other Strategic Hires

Addleshaw Goddard and Herbert Smith Freehills are expanding in Germany despite economic challenges, while others are hiring in London, Brussels, the Netherlands, and France.

By James Jackson

3 minute read

October 30, 2024 | International Edition

German Legal Reforms To Level the Playing Field for Global Firms

German reforms aim to eliminate regulatory loopholes, address LLP eligibility and ownership structures, and make competition easier for international firms.

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3 minute read

October 17, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Advises Troubled Chemical Giant BASF on €6 Billion Loan Refinancing

BASF refinanced their €6 billion loan as the existing revolving credit facility was due to expire in 2025.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

October 15, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland Expands Frankfurt Private Equity Practice

Kirkland's expansion in the German market is significant given the firm's buying power as the world's largest law firm by revenue.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

September 20, 2024 | International Edition

Hengeler Mueller, Freshfields and A&O Shearman Advise on €13.5 billion Axel Springer Deal

The German media giant is to become a family business, while its €10 billion classifieds arm will be majority-owned by private equity.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

September 18, 2024 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie's Key Linklaters Hire Unveils Game-Changing Global M&A Plan

The firm has more than 1,300 M&A lawyers in 45 countries and hints there is "more to come" in Germany.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

September 12, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons & Dacheng Lawyers Probe Suspected $20M Credit Fraud in China

Dentons and Dacheng are investigating 13 projects in China on behalf of Germany's environment agency.

By James Jackson

3 minute read

September 06, 2024 | International Edition

DLA Piper Launches German Delivery Centre, Taking Pinsent Masons Vario Co-Heads

The firm aims to establish a "cost-efficient" service in Germany, bridging the gap between traditional legal solutions and AI-based innovations.

By James Jackson

2 minute read