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].
August 02, 2024 | International Edition
Big Law: Germany's High Stakes Legal Recruitment GameGerman law firms are locked in a fierce battle for top talent, with salaries soaring as firms adapt to the U.S. influence and offer perks beyond just pay to attract and retain skilled lawyers.
By James Jackson
4 minute read
July 25, 2024 | International Edition
Latham Loses Top German Banking Partners to White & CaseOliver Seiler and David Rath advise Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and UBS.
By James Jackson
3 minute read
July 17, 2024 | International Edition
Squire Patton Boggs Launches Office in Geneva, Continues Expansion Across EuropeThe new office will focus on commodities and shipping, international trade, international dispute resolution, government investigations and sanctions. the firm said.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
July 11, 2024 | International Edition
Europe Moves: Latham & Watkins, Gowling WLG and White & Case Make Partner Hires, DLA Piper and William Fry Make Management ChangesEurope Moves is an occasional report of moves and management changes that have taken place across Europe in the past few months.
By James Jackson
3 minute read
July 03, 2024 | International Edition
Swiss Law Firm Merger Creates Corporate DynamoThe new Swiss firm has a special relationship with Bird & Bird and connections to Latham & Watkins.
By James Jackson
4 minute read
June 14, 2024 | International Edition
German Prosecutor Seeks Extended Prison Term for Ex-Freshfields Tax PartnerThe Frankfurt appeal is the latest twist in the long-running case of Ulf Johannemann and the 'Cum-ex' scandal.
By James Jackson
4 minute read
June 11, 2024 | International Edition
Willkie Raids Latham for 11-Lawyer Restructuring Team in Major German ExpansionWillkie Farr & Gallagher has hired former Latham bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers Jörn Kowalewski, Ulrich Klockenbrink and Hendrik Hauke as part of its new German strategy along with counsel Jan-Philipp Praß and a team of seven associates.
By James Jackson
4 minute read
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