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.
July 20, 2022 | International Edition
Airbus Enlists Herbert Smith Freehills, A&O for €8B Credit Facility DealThe deal, the second for the aerospace giant in two years, is part of a growing trend among corporate borrowers and lenders in Europe to link financing facilities to the borrower's achievement of ESG goals.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
July 07, 2022 | International Edition
Cohen & Gresser Trio Joins Paris Law Firm, Launches Tech PracticeThe move comes amid increasing client demand in Europe for advice on a range of technology issues.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
July 05, 2022 | International Edition
Fieldfisher Bolsters Employment Practice in Paris With Hires From French BoutiqueThe arrivals, including a partner, come amid increasing workload due in part to an uptick in M&A deals in the French capital.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
July 01, 2022 | International Edition
WFW Launches Paris Dispute Resolution Practice With Partner HireThe firm is establishing a presence in a busy market for dispute-related work.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
July 01, 2022 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Launches Luxembourg Office, Hires 7 Partners From Local FirmA boom in Luxembourg's fund industry has made it an appealing market for major law firms.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
July 01, 2022 | International Edition
The US Reverses 'Roe' and the World ReactsThe U.S. decision, which runs counter to global trends toward more liberal abortion rights, led almost immediately to a global call to strengthen legal protections for reproductive rights, as well as heightened fears for the knock-on effects on civil rights, privacy rights, women's health, and even local law.
By Anne Bagamery
9 minute read
June 15, 2022 | International Edition
What It Takes to Practice Environmental Law in EuropeLaw firms in Europe expect job candidates to come in the door with highly specialized training and experience. It also helps, said one partner, "to have a desire to change the world."
By Anne Bagamery
5 minute read
June 09, 2022 | International Edition
5-Lawyer CMS Tax Team Exits for Gianni & Origoni in MilanThe team also previously practised at Baker McKenzie.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
June 07, 2022 | International Edition
Rising Stars: Europe's Best Up-and-Coming Female Lawyers 2022Hundreds of potentials have been whittled down to make this year's list of Continental Europe's 25 future female leaders in law.
By Anne Bagamery
26 minute read
June 07, 2022 | International Edition
Davis Polk, Gibson Dunn Net €1.2B Private Equity Sale of AC Milan Football ClubThe deal is the latest example of the growing presence of private capital in professional sports in Europe.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read