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.
February 24, 2021 | International Edition
Making Stellantis: The Lawyers Behind the Fiat Chrysler-PSA Merger Reflect on the MegadealThe negotiations that melded Fiat Chrysler and PSA into a new entity were a postgraduate-level education in efficiency, diplomacy, and thinking outside the box, according to lawyers involved in the deal.
By Anne Bagamery
5 minute read
February 22, 2021 | International Edition
More Senior, More Female, More International: Study Reveals Evolution of GC Role in EuropeA new study by the executive search firm Spencer Stuart examined trends in new hiring and the state of the GC position and responsibilities at major European companies.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
February 19, 2021 | International Edition
Ryanair Launches Legal Assault On EU State Aid to Major AirlinesIn a litigation plan that could take years to resolve, the budget airline has filed 16 lawsuits against the European Commission alleging that EU rules under COVID-19 unfairly favor national airlines.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
February 17, 2021 | International Edition
Deloitte Legal Hires Longtime Baker McKenzie Amsterdam PartnerThe hire strengthens Deloitte Legal's dealmaking team in an emerging hub of stock trading in Europe.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
February 05, 2021 | International Edition
'The Case of the Century' Holds France Liable for Missing Climate GoalsThe landmark ruling is likely both to accelerate and to change the character of environmental litigation in France, lawyers told Law.com International.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
February 05, 2021 | International Edition
ECIJA Adds Two Partners in Madrid, Furthering Growth SpurtThe arrivals, in competition and M&A, follow the elite Spanish firm's rapid growth in Latin America over the past year.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
February 02, 2021 | International Edition
French Firm Jeantet Snags M&A Partner From Morgan LewisThe hire of partner Stephen Walters and two associates marks the latest in a series of high-profile hires that have swelled the ranks of the elite French firm.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
February 01, 2021 | International Edition
BCLP Names New Leadership in Paris Following 18-Lawyer DepartureTwo co-managing partners will succeed Rémy Blain, who left with five partners and 12 associates to help form the Paris office of Addleshaw Goddard.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
February 01, 2021 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Opens Office in Amsterdam, Snags Baker McKenzie Partner as HeadThe move is part of a wave of firms establishing or expanding their presence in the European Union post-Brexit.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
January 29, 2021 | International Edition
Can Governments Sue Over Vaccine Delays? Yes, but ...Lawyers say that threats in Europe to sue are just that—threats—designed to put pressure on producers and, potentially, save face.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read