Eva von Schaper

Eva von Schaper is a Germany-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in Germany 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]

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October 08, 2021 | International Edition

Former BASF General Counsel Joins DLA Piper

The in-house veteran switches to private practice in Frankfurt.

By Eva von Schaper

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August 03, 2021 | International Edition

Jones Day Grabs Former HSF Germany Disputes Co-Head

It is the latest significant Germany hire for the U.S. firm, which brought in Dentons Germany arbitration head earlier this year.

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July 27, 2021 | International Edition

Uproar Over Nazi Link Prompts Top German Law Guide to Rename

The renaming comes after several authorities and students petitioned the publisher whose famous title Palandt was named for a lawyer linked to the Nazi regime.

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July 15, 2021 | International Edition

Eversheds Parts Ways With More Lawyers In Germany as Norton Rose, Simmons Build

It is the second significant spate of departures at Eversheds in July.

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July 14, 2021 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Left With One Zurich Partner After Noerr Hit

The partner has represented major clients including FIFA and Swiss banks.

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July 05, 2021 | International Edition

K&L Gates Raids Eversheds For Nine-Lawyer Germany Team

With additions to the firm's real estate teams in Munich and Frankfurt, the hires are K&L's latest expansive moves in Europe in 2021.

By Eva von Schaper

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June 14, 2021 | International Edition

BASF General Counsel Matt Lepore on COVID Pen Pals, Diversity Scoring and the End of the Billable Hour

Matt Lepore is the first American to serve as general counsel of the German company. His career advice for young lawyers is to take risks early in their careers. "Don't follow the money," he says.

By Eva von Schaper

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