NEXT

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.

Connect with this author

January 10, 2023 | International Edition

Littler Forms New Paris Office With 65 Lawyers From French Outfit

Littler France will be led by 13 partners from Fromont Briens, one of the premier labor law firms in France, with whom Littler ended a six-year formal partnership.

By Anne Bagamery

4 minute read

January 05, 2023 | International Edition

Littler and French Labor Firm Fromont Briens End Their 6-Year Partnership

The move, announced Thursday, undoes a combination that gave Littler one of its biggest foreign presences and Fromont Briens access to Littler's international network.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

January 04, 2023 | International Edition

K&L Gates Becomes Latest to Open Dublin Office, Adds 3 Partners For Launch

The firm becomes the latest in a string of international firms to establish a base in the Irish capital.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

January 03, 2023 | International Edition

Weil Bolsters Paris Practice with Tax Partner Hire

The new partner joins from EY Société d'Avocats, the legal arm of the Big Four accounting firm, with a background in structuring M&A and private equity transactions.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

December 23, 2022 | International Edition

Shearman and Hogan Lovells—Could it Work?

Some are staggered a combination is being considered, others believe a merged firm could compete with elite rivals.

By Hannah Walker | Rose Walker | Krishnan Nair | Anne Bagamery

8 minute read

December 21, 2022 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells and Shearman Respond to 'Merger Talks' Report

A combined firm would be the world's third largest by revenue.

By Hannah Walker | Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

December 21, 2022 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells and Shearman Respond to 'Merger Talks' Report

A combined firm would be the world's third largest by revenue.

By Hannah Walker | Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

December 21, 2022 | International Edition

The Headline European Moves of 2022

From spin-offs to team hires, office closures and openings, the legal scene in continental Europe saw talent come and go throughout the year.

By Anne Bagamery

5 minute read

December 16, 2022 | International Edition

Dentons to Complete Spin-off of Russia Offices Into Independent Firm

The creation of the new firm, called Nextons, completes a plan announced by Dentons in March following the Russian military invasion of Ukraine.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

December 16, 2022 | International Edition

Vetting Deals: The Future of Foreign Direct Investment Screening in Europe

FDI screening has gone from "a niche area for defense industry deals where it might be relevant" to "a part of every deal structure, timetable, and assessment of regulatory risks," a competition partner in Brussels said.

By Anne Bagamery

5 minute read