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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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

August 28, 2024 | International Edition

Germany's Law Firms Defy Economic Downturn, Predict M&A Surge

The legal sector in Europe's largest economy has skipped the recession but what lies ahead?

By James Jackson

4 minute read

August 13, 2024 | International Edition

McDermott Expands Frankfurt Finance Practice With Gibson Dunn Hire

McDermott Will & Emery has expanded its Frankfurt office by hiring Alexander Klein as a finance partner, enhancing its German private equity and finance services.

By James Jackson

2 minute read