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.
December 09, 2022 | International Edition
McDermott Builds Out PE Capability in Paris With 6-Person Financing Team From DentonsThe team adds fund structuring experience to a private equity team that already numbers 10 partners and nearly 50 lawyers in Paris.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
December 08, 2022 | International Edition
French and International Firms Line Up on a €2.3 Billion PE Deal in FranceThe deal is a rare bright spot in a European M&A market that has been dampened in the second half of this year by high interest rates and unpredictable capital markets.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
December 07, 2022 | International Edition
Why European Regulators Are Watching TwitterBecause of the scale of layoffs since Elon Musk took control in October, and the opaque nature of his decision-making so far, questions abound about whether Twitter is on track to meet its obligations under EU law or is swerving dangerously off-course.
By Anne Bagamery
5 minute read
December 06, 2022 | International Edition
Paris Criminal-Defense Heavyweight Joins Gaillard Banifatemi Shelbaya DisputesThe arrival of Safya Akorri, who has represented the defendants in some of France's most prominent terrorism trials, is part of a strategy by the firm to explore and strengthen the links between arbitration and criminal law.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
December 05, 2022 | International Edition
Q&A: Why Digital Law and Dispute Resolution Have a Bright Future TogetherBenoît Barré, a former top counsel at Apple and now a partner and head of digital law at a dispute resolution boutique in Paris, talks about the intersection of the two areas and what in-house experience can bring to private practice.
By Anne Bagamery
6 minute read
December 01, 2022 | International Edition
Company Must Reinstate Worker Who Objected to 'Fun' Culture, French Court RulesThe Court of Cassation, France's highest tribunal, has ruled that the dismissal violated the worker's right to freedom of expression and opinion.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
November 30, 2022 | International Edition
France's Jeantet Creates Sustainable-Energy Department With 14-Person HireThe move by the elite Paris-based firm is part of a wider growth strategy.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
November 30, 2022 | International Edition
Ireland Hits Meta With €265M Data Fine in Latest Tech Giant RebukeThe fine is the latest in a series of judgments against the owner of Facebook and Instagram in a key European jurisdiction for data regulation.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
November 08, 2022 | International Edition
Dentons Launches Energy and Infrastructure Group in Italy With Team Hire From Norton RoseLaw firms in Italy and across Europe have lately been reorganizing their talent into multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated service to clients in complex areas.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
November 07, 2022 | International Edition
King & Spalding Hires Tax Trio in ParisThe three-lawyer, partner-led team is part of a strategy to build out the firm's M&A and private equity capabilities in the French capital.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
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