Rick Mitchell

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]

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December 20, 2024 | Law.com

Morgan Lewis Aims to Grow in Paris With Kramer Levin Acquisition

Tie-up with Kramer office quadruples Morgan Lewis’ Paris headcount.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

December 20, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Morgan Lewis To Acquire Kramer Levin's Paris Office

The move, quadrupling Morgan Lewis’ Paris headcount, comes as Kramer Levin is expected to close its merger with HSF next year.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

December 20, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland Steers Paris-based Antin in ‘Year’s Biggest’ Infrastructure Fund Closing, at €10.2B

Norton Rose, Gide, Willkie, and Arendt advised in other recent fund transactions.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

December 20, 2024 | International Edition

Morgan Lewis To Acquire Kramer Levin in Paris

Tie-up with Kramer office quadruples Morgan Lewis’ Paris headcount.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

December 18, 2024 | International Edition

DWF Seizes Opportunity as Hogan Lovells Closes Warsaw Office

Hogan Lovells is shutting its Warsaw and Johannesburg offices at the end of the year while also winding down in Sydney, Australia.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

December 17, 2024 | International Edition

TikTok Faces European Commission Probe Over Alleged Meddling in Romanian Election

The European Commission has launched formal proceedings against TikTok under the Digital Services Act for alleged failures to assess and mitigate election-related risks, particularly during November's presidential elections in Romania.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

December 17, 2024 | International Edition

CMS Wistrand Hires Former Linklaters Nordics MP and Bird & Bird's Danish Hire

Bird & Bird said its new dual-qualified finance & financial regulation partner Caroline Bruyant Bonde advises on complex and high-value transactions.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

December 11, 2024 | Law.com

Leaders at Top French Firms Anticipate a Strong M&A Market in 2025 Despite Uncertainty

French politics are in disarray but deals are still proceeding and lawyers at Bredin Prat, Darrois, and Gide are hopeful that any new government will continue to promote investment in France.

By Rick Mitchell

6 minute read

December 10, 2024 | International Edition

Leaders at Top French Firms Anticipate Strong M&A Market in 2025 Despite Uncertainty

French politics are in disarray but deals are still proceeding and lawyers at Bredin Prat, Darrois, and Gide are hopeful that any new government will continue to promote investment in France.

By Rick Mitchell

6 minute read

December 09, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Kramer Levin’s Paris Office Eyes U.S. Merger

Kramer Levin’s Paris office is looking for a new U.S. firm to join as it prepares to spin off ahead of its parent firm’s 2025 tie-up with Herbert Smith Freehills.

By Rick Mitchell

2 minute read