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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January 18, 2024 | International Edition

Luxembourg-Based Arendt Opens Frankfurt Office

Like Arendt's other representative offices the operation will serve as a communication channel between clients abroad and the Luxembourg headquarters but will not practice local law.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

January 18, 2024 | International Edition

Squire Builds Out Italian M&A and Energy Practice With Partner Hire From K&L Gates

Firms in Italy have been building up their teams in M&A, private equity, energy and infrastructure in anticipation of growth in transactional and reconstruction work, lawyers have told Law.com International.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

January 16, 2024 | International Edition

France's Lawyers Still Benefiting From Brexit as Paris Strengthens Its Role as Global Financial Hub

The Macron government has promised to introduce further reforms to attract more banks, private equity and hedge funds, prompting Paris lawyers to anticipate increased demand for their services.

By Anne Bagamery

5 minute read

January 16, 2024 | International Edition

Gianni & Origoni Snags Tax Partner in Milan for Cross-Border Team

The new partner, who practiced previously at Legance and Linklaters, adds to the Italian firm's capabilities in cross-border M&A and private equity.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

January 11, 2024 | International Edition

Withers Partner Named Co-CEO of Clooney Foundation for Justice

Emma Lindsay, an arbitration partner who also led the firm's global pro bono practice, will head up the Clooney Foundation's programs that work for justice for human rights victims.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

January 11, 2024 | International Edition

Kennedys Enters Polish Market Through Tie-Up With Warsaw Firm

The move makes Kennedys the latest multinational firm to increase its presence in the Polish legal market.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

January 10, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case Bolsters Disputes Practice in Paris With 2-Lawyer Hire From Quinn Emanuel

The move, which includes a partner and practice head, is the latest by law firms to reinforce their Paris presence in cross-border litigation, commercial disputes, and criminal investigations.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

January 09, 2024 | International Edition

Putting Terrorists on Trial: The Challenges for International Justice

There is no certainty that Hamas terrorists will face trial for the crimes of October 7. But if they do, Israeli courts will face a number of issues. Would the international criminal court system be a better venue?

By Amichai Cohen

7 minute read

January 09, 2024 | International Edition

Veteran Paul Hastings PE Partner Jumps to French Firm August Debouzy

The move may foreshadow brisk activity in an increasingly competitive private equity market in Paris.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

December 22, 2023 | International Edition

BonelliErede Names New Management Board and Promotes 7 to Partnership

The moves are part of a previously announced leadership transition to shepherd the Global 200 firm through the implementation of a new multi-year strategic plan starting in January.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

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