Louis Altmann

Louis Altmann

Louis started at law.com after finishing his NCTJ Diploma with the Press Association. Before that he graduated from the University of Southampton with a BA in History.

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November 08, 2024 | International Edition

Travers Smith Incentives Head Exits for A&O Shearman

2024 continues to be a mixed bag for both firms in terms of hires and departures.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

November 04, 2024 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn Leads as Hollywood Duo Sell Minority Stake in Wrexham AFC

Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds bring more North American investment to the Welsh football outfit.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

November 04, 2024 | International Edition

The Best Law Firms for Pro Bono in the UK, 2024

As the industry marks the 23rd annual Pro Bono week, Law.com International can reveal which firms performed highest for pro bono in the U.K. this year.

By Louis Altmann

6 minute read

October 23, 2024 | International Edition

Travers Smith Launches AI Academy

Law's adoption of AI products continues to develop, though the outcomes are still uncertain, with disagreement about how it is to be deployed, into which sectors, and which jobs might be affected.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

October 21, 2024 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Replaces DLA Piper as Heineken UK's Main Legal Adviser

The beverage giant has found its new 'principal' legal adviser in the UK, after working with DLA Piper for almost a decade.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

October 15, 2024 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Must Reveal Source of 'Forged' Document After Deripaska Wins Case

The matter concerns a long-running dispute between two rival oligarchs.

By Louis Altmann

3 minute read

October 14, 2024 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Staves Off Meta's Attempt to Stop £3.1B Collective Action

The case turns on whether or not the tech giant has abused its market position.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

Are Law Firms Themselves to Blame When a Client Refuses to Pay?

With law firms facing longer debtor days and having to take clients to court over unpaid bills, in-house counsel and partners explain what firms can do to address what many call a system in dire need of an overhaul.

By Louis Altmann

6 minute read

October 04, 2024 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Rebuffs Call to Reveal Origins of 'Forged' Document in Deripaska Case

The oligarch is applying to the court to get the litigation powerhouse to reveal the identity of a consultancy that provided a document that was crucial to the multi-million damages awarded in a related case.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 30, 2024 | International Edition

Three-Quarters of Law Firms Have Passwords Leaked on Dark Web

A report by Atlas Cloud reveals that more than one million law firm-related passwords have been leaked, including those belonging to large law firms.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read