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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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August 02, 2024 | International Edition

Big Law: Germany's High Stakes Legal Recruitment Game

German 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 & Case

Oliver 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 Europe

The 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 Changes

Europe 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 Dynamo

The 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 Partner

The 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 Expansion

Willkie 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