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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March 10, 2023 | International Edition

Video: Changing the Script: Global Regulatory Issues Take Center Stage

Watch our reporters and editors from around the globe discuss some of the major regulatory developments in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, and how they affect the practice of law around the world.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

March 06, 2023 | International Edition

Litigation Funding Prepares for Growth in Europe

As Europe opens its arms, cautiously, to mass litigation and class actions, litigation funders are seeing opportunity—and ramping up their plans to seize it.

By Anne Bagamery

4 minute read

March 03, 2023 | International Edition

Closely Watched Climate-Change Case in France Falters on Procedural Grounds

But the judgment did move the ball forward on some aspects of the law, including the express wish that companies and complainants exhaust efforts to work out plans together before taking them to court, lawyers said.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

February 24, 2023 | International Edition

Ahead of the Curve? In the EU, Issues Raised at the US Supreme Court Over Regulation of Online Platforms Are Already Being Addressed

The 27 European Union member states are preparing for 2024's full rollout of the Digital Services Act, which potentially could become a model for legislation in the U.S.

By Anne Bagamery

6 minute read

February 23, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

In the EU, Issues Raised by Section 230 Are Already Being Addressed

The 27 European Union member states are preparing for 2024's full rollout of the Digital Services Act, which potentially could become a model for legislation in the U.S.

By Anne Bagamery

6 minute read

February 12, 2023 | International Edition

EU to Ease Antitrust Rules in Fight Against Climate Change

The European Union, strict in its enforcement of antitrust laws, is taking a big step in combatting climate change—relaxing some competition rules if that will help improve the environment. But lawyers caution that multinationals and investment funds still must be wary.

By Anne Bagamery

7 minute read

February 10, 2023 | International Edition

Italian Elite Chiomenti Snags 9-Lawyer, Partner-Led M&A Team From Rival in Milan

The team, from BonelliErede, will help Chiomenti build out its team in public and private M&A, infrastructure and energy.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

February 10, 2023 | International Edition

Weil Gotshal Hits Allen & Overy for Paris Banking Partner Duo

The hires will help Weil refresh its team in complex finance transactions and restructuring as a senior partner approaches retirement.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

February 07, 2023 | International Edition

HSF Poaches Italy Team From Simmons to Set Up a Private Equity and Capital Markets Practice

The five-lawyer, partner-led hire furthers HSF's ambition to provide a full-service corporate offering for the Italian market, the firm announced.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

February 05, 2023 | International Edition

A Year Into War in Ukraine, Kinstellar Stands Strong for Eastern Europe

As the war in Ukraine approaches its first anniversary, the regional-focused firm is exploring growth options yet is still firmly committed to being a top-level player "in places where other law firms are not," its CEO says.

By Anne Bagamery

6 minute read

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