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.
June 02, 2020 | International Edition
COVID-19 May Disrupt Another Paris Tradition: August VacationAfter almost three months of a COVID-19 lockdown, Paris partners say that clients and lawyers are eager to catch up — and that could mean shorter vacations, working vacations, or no vacations at all.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
June 02, 2020 | International Edition
COVID-19 May Disrupt Another Paris Tradition: August VacationAfter almost three months of a COVID-19 lockdown, Paris partners say that clients and lawyers are eager to catch up — and that could mean shorter vacations, working vacations, or no vacations at all.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
May 29, 2020 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Set To 'Fully Reopen' Paris Office, Encouraging Staff to ReturnThe firm wants its Paris-based staff to come back to the office and "get used to work in the physical premises" amid a national easing of lockdown measures.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
May 20, 2020 | International Edition
Cleary Gottlieb Advises ArcelorMittal on $2 Billion Equity FinancingThe issue of shares and convertible debt are part of a strategy to reduce net debt and enhance liquidity for the post-COVID 19 period.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
May 19, 2020 | International Edition
Law Firms in Paris Start to 'Unthaw'A week after France lifted two months of strict lockdown measures to combat COVID-19, law firms in Paris are slowly starting to bring their offices back to life.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
May 18, 2020 | International Edition
Amazon France Ends Court Battle Over COVID-19 Worker SafetyThe company said it would drop its appeal to France's highest court and "gradually reopen" its facilities in France after agreeing on consultation with unions.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
May 11, 2020 | International Edition
Cancel Law Student Internships? 'Mais Non,' Say French FirmsAs the COVID-19 crisis led law firms in the U.S. to cancel or sharply curtail their summer associate programs, firms in France are maintaining their programs, which are an essential part of legal education.
By Anne Bagamery
5 minute read
May 08, 2020 | International Edition
Amazon to Contest COVID-19 Ruling in France's Highest CourtThe company will ask the Court of Cassation to rule on an appeals court order to scale back its business while it consults with workers over safety, or face heavy fines.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
May 08, 2020 | International Edition
2 Elite French Firms Help Europcar Secure €307 Million in COVID-19 AidEuropcar joins the list of travel-related companies worldwide seeking help from public and private sector sources to make sure they can restart once governments lift mobility restrictions.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
May 05, 2020 | International Edition
French Law Firms Prepare for a 'Soft Opening' After COVID-19 LockdownManaging partners say that while their offices will be ready to welcome lawyers and staff May 11, most will probably choose to stay home for now.
By Anne Bagamery
6 minute read