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.
September 01, 2020 | International Edition
Lawyer for Carlos Ghosn Jumps to King & Spalding in ParisJean Tamalet, formerly a partner at Bird & Bird, brings three associates, expanding and strengthening King & Spalding's international government practice group.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
September 01, 2020 | International Edition
Dechert Recruits Veteran Cleary Partner for Paris Arbitration TeamThe arrival of Claudia Annacker, who practiced at Cleary for 22 years, bolsters Dechert's global team in Paris.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
August 31, 2020 | International Edition
Vroom Vroom: Orrick Advises on New Rules for Formula 1 RacingThe new agreements, signed Aug. 19, are an in-depth overhaul of the rules of Formula 1, designed to produce closer competitions and even out financial and on-track disparities between the teams.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
August 11, 2020 | International Edition
Dentons Recruits Tax Partner to Head Luxembourg PracticeThe hire is the latest in a series of moves by major law firms to increase their presence in the country.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
August 04, 2020 | International Edition
The Show Must Go On: French Film and TV Firms Turn to Elite Law for Refinancing HelpThe deals underscore the long reach of the COVID-19 economic downturn into the entertainment industry, where productions have been halted and many remain in suspense because of the health crisis.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
August 03, 2020 | International Edition
US Law Firm Duo Advise On Sale of Toulouse Football Club to PE HouseThe deal is just the latest example of the preponderance of U.S. firm-led deals in Europe.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
July 24, 2020 | International Edition
Squire Bolsters Paris IP Team With US Firm DuoThe arrivals increase Squire's capabilities in data protection compliance, an area that has boomed in Europe with the implementation of the GDPR.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
July 23, 2020 | International Edition
Skadden Takes Two French Mandates For Silver LakeKirkland & Ellis is advising the seller on one of the proposed acquisitions, which will bolster Silver Lake's European footprint.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
July 21, 2020 | International Edition
France's Competition Authority Fines 12 Deli Meat Makers For 'Failed' CartelThe authority has fined the companies a total €93 million - a show of resolve to prosecute attempted price-fixing regardless of whether the attempt succeeded, lawyers say.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
July 16, 2020 | International Edition
Weil, Latham and A&O Among Elite Line-Up On €4B French Home Furnishings DealThe merger of the No. 2 and No. 3 players in France would create a national champion to compete with Ikea, the current market leader.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read