Rick Mitchell
Rick Mitchell is a Paris-based correspondent for Law.com International. He writes about lawyers and legal issues in France 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]
September 29, 2024 | International Edition
Malaysia Courts Global Law Firms with Economic Zone and Arbitration ReformsThe Southeast Asian country is easing licensing rules for some foreign firms and making other changes, but will it be enough to attract law firms to Kuala Lumpur?
By Rick Mitchell
5 minute read
September 23, 2024 | International Edition
Cleary, Weil, Darrois Advise on General Mills $2.1B Sale of Yogurt Business to French CompaniesCleary is advising General Mills on the sale of its yogurt business while Weil counsels French dairy giant Lactalis and Darrois advises dairy co-op Sodiaal.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
September 19, 2024 | International Edition
Orrick Adds Partner-Led Paris Finance Team as European Firms Ramp Up M&A and Finance HiringOrrick and Willkie are the latest Big Law firms to bolster their finance and M&A teams as part of the ongoing expansion across Europe.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
September 16, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Hires Veteran Latham Paris Partner to Expand Debt Finance in EuropeThe hire fits into A&O Shearman's ambitions to expand its French and pan-European leveraged finance capabilities.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
September 13, 2024 | International Edition
Hengeler, Freshfields Advise on $15B Deutsche Bahn Sale of Subsidiary to Denmark's DSVClifford Chance and A&O Shearman advised others who withdrew bids for Deutsche Bahn's Schenker subsidiary. The deal would create one of the world's biggest transport and logistics companies.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
September 12, 2024 | International Edition
Veteran Gibson Dunn M&A Partner Leaves for French Firm & Other European MovesBCLP lost an M&A partner to French firm LPA-CGR Avocats in Paris, while Paul Hastings, DLA Piper, and DWF also made hires and Bird & Bird got a finance partner in the Netherlands.
By Rick Mitchell
5 minute read
September 11, 2024 | International Edition
Malaysia Defeats $15B Sultanate 'Heirs' Claim in Netherlands; Case Moves to FranceUK-based litigation finance firm Therium's strategy and financial backing for the claimants has sparked calls to regulate third-party funding in the EU.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
September 08, 2024 | International Edition
Skadden Hires Prominent White-Collar Defense Partner in ParisEmmanuel Marsigny's expertise will help clients who are facing potential legal problems stemming from recent changes in France's white-collar criminal law, Skadden said.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
September 05, 2024 | International Edition
Swiss Building Materials Giant Holcim Promotes Corporate In-House Lawyer to Replace Departing Group GCHolcim's corporate and M&A general counsel Lukas Studer will replace current group top lawyer Mathias Gaertner on Nov. 1. Gaertner took a job as group legal chief at ABB Group.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
September 04, 2024 | International Edition
Foley Hoag Hires Partner-Led International Trade Compliance Team From Ashurst in ParisPartner Olivier Dorgans helps corporate clients manage complex regulatory compliance issues related to international trade and also represents them in proceedings before various French, European and American regulators.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
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