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Anne Bagamery

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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April 15, 2020 | International Edition

French Court Rebukes Amazon Over Worker Health and Safety, Prompts Company to Shut Warehouses in France

Lawyers said the court ruling should serve as a blueprint—and a warning—for companies doing business in France during the COVID-19 crisis.

By Anne Bagamery

4 minute read

April 15, 2020 | International Edition

French Court Rebukes Amazon Over Worker Health and Safety, Prompts Company to Shut Warehouses in France

Lawyers said the court ruling should serve as a blueprint—and a warning—for companies doing business in France during the COVID-19 crisis.

By Anne Bagamery

4 minute read

April 10, 2020 | International Edition

For Google, a Harsh Copyright Ruling From French Competition Watchdog

Citing "serious and immediate harm to the press sector," the Competition Authority ordered Google to start negotiating in good faith with news publishers over the use of their content online.

By Anne Bagamery

4 minute read

April 10, 2020 | International Edition

European Court of Justice Ruling Asserts Primacy of EU Law

In a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice has ruled that national courts cannot act unilaterally but must first engage the consultative process spelled out by EU rules.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

April 09, 2020 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Hires French Team to Create Restructuring Practice in Paris

Guilhem Bremond, who brings a team of seven, is the fifth partner hire by Paul Hastings in Paris in a year.

By Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

April 08, 2020 | International Edition

Spanish Firm ECIJA Helps Develop COVID-19 Platform

SOS COVID-19 is a free tool to connect local governments and health care institutions to private-sector companies and individuals who can supply help.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

April 06, 2020 | International Edition

For Big Law in France, No Panic—Yet

Firm size and government support are giving big French law firms reason to be optimistic about weathering the coronavirus downturn, if it doesn't go on too long.

By Anne Bagamery

6 minute read

April 06, 2020 | International Edition

Reed Smith Takes Hogan Lovells France Debt Capital Markets Head

The new arrival is the second partner hire for Reed Smith in April already.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

April 03, 2020 | International Edition

French M&A Deal Highlights the New Normal: Remote Closings

Imposed by coronavirus-related mobility restrictions, e-signings are likely to have legs even after the restrictions end, French lawyers told Law.com.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read

April 03, 2020 | International Edition

BCLP Continues Hiring Raid On Franklin, Adds Nine Paris Lawyers

The additions are the latest in a sustained hiring push by BCLP in the French capital.

By Anne Bagamery

2 minute read