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Anne Bagamery

Anne Bagamery

Anne Bagamery is the Paris-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in France and elsewhere in Europe. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter: @abagamery.

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May 17, 2021 | International Edition

Russian Firm Snags 3-Lawyer King & Spalding Disputes Team in Moscow

The fast-growing firm, with Big Law roots, will also expand into King & Spalding's Moscow premises as the U.S. firm exits Russia.

By Anne Bagamery

5 minute read

May 12, 2021 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Launches Madrid Employment Practice With Partner Hire

The new hire, who managed the labor and employment practice at BDO, will develop and lead the new team.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

May 12, 2021 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood Bolsters Paris Base With Ex-Ince Duo

The partner-led duo brings Air France, a marquee client, to the U.K.-headquartered firm.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

May 10, 2021 | International Edition

France Dismisses Agent Orange Lawsuit, Citing 'Sovereign Immunity'

Defendants in the case included U.S. multinationals Dow Chemical, Hercules, and Occidental Petroleum's OxyChem subsidiary, as well as Monsanto, now owned by Bayer of Germany. They claimed that they acted "under the orders" of the U.S. government in wartime.

By Anne Bagamery

4 minute read

May 07, 2021 | International Edition

McDermott Furthers Litigation Build-up With Paul Hastings Hires in Paris

The arrivals are the latest move by the firm to increase its global litigation firepower to meet growing client needs.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

May 05, 2021 | International Edition

UK Lawyers Can Keep Practising in France Post-Brexit, Authorities Say

The French Bar and the government have concluded that the EU-U.K. Trade and Cooperation Agreement, ratified on Tuesday by the European Parliament, enables U.K.-qualified lawyers to register as foreign legal consultants.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

May 05, 2021 | International Edition

LatAm Growth and Spanish Strength Lift ECIJA to a Record 2020

The results were fuelled by, among other factors, the firm's aggressive LatAm expansion, which recently included absorbing a Colombian firm.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

May 04, 2021 | International Edition

Dentons Hires PE Partner From Top Luxembourg Firm to Head Corporate Practice

The hire is part of a "Luxembourg 2.0 strategy" to strengthen the firm's power in a European hub of private equity activity.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

May 03, 2021 | International Edition

K&L Gates Bolsters Real Estate Team in Paris

The arrival of a partner and an associate are the latest additions to the firm as the French capital prepares for emergence from the COVID-19 restrictions.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

May 03, 2021 | International Edition

Kramer Levin Expands PE and Banking Team in Paris With 5-Lawyer Hire From Eversheds

The arrival of the team, which includes two partners, is part of a firmwide strategy by Kramer Levin to bolster the practices and deepen its Paris bench.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read