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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June 03, 2022 | International Edition

Eversheds Paris Adds a 7-Lawyer Corporate/M&A Team From French Rival

The team, led by two partners, comes from CMS Francis Lefebvre and is the latest in a series of high-profile hires in the surging mid-cap deal market in Paris.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

June 01, 2022 | International Edition

Dentons Adds Partners in Berlin and Prague, Bolstering Competition and Real Estate Teams

The arrivals give Dentons additional strength in two key practice areas in central Europe.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

May 31, 2022 | International Edition

Risk Management Never Sleeps: Susan Ziluca, GC of Leading Hotels of the World

From her office in New York, Ziluca spoke recently with Law.com International about her work, her career path, and what she would advise young lawyers who might be interested in the GC suite.

By Anne Bagamery

11 minute read

May 31, 2022 | International Edition

Squire Pursues PE Expansion in Europe With Latest Paris Partner Hire

The hire comes as Squire bulks out its PE teams in other parts of Europe.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

May 25, 2022 | International Edition

Freshfields, Allen & Overy Lead on €4B Energy Deal

The deal, which would see Siemens Energy of Germany take full control of a Spanish subsidiary, would be one of the biggest energy transactions in Europe so far this year.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

May 25, 2022 | International Edition

2 PE Boutiques in Paris Merge, Aiming to Capitalize on Growth in Midsize Deals

The new firm combines Mermoz Avocats, a 31-lawyer firm launched in January, and HPML, a 19-lawyer firm created in 2000. It will keep the Mermoz name and operate out of offices in Paris, Lyon and Brussels.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

May 23, 2022 | International Edition

One Size Doesn't Fit All: How Firms in Europe Are Organizing to Catch the Metaverse Wave

Law firms throughout Europe are seeing a flood of new work advising clients on doing business in the metaverse. But their approaches, like the projects they are called on to advise, vary widely.

By Anne Bagamery

6 minute read

May 20, 2022 | International Edition

An Appeals Court Ruling in France Could Expand Companies' Liability for Supporting Terrorism

The ruling, stemming from a 2018 case involving the cement company Lafarge, holds that companies can be prosecuted for contributing to crimes against humanity if their actions support terrorism, even indirectly.

By Anne Bagamery

4 minute read