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Eva von Schaper

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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September 10, 2020 | International Edition

Ince Hamburg Duo Quit to Launch Boutique

The firm has had a testing time of late, and is currently undertaking a redundancy consultation across its global business.

By Eva von Schaper

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September 10, 2020 | International Edition

Cum-Ex Scandal: Freshfields' Advisory Role to German Government In Doubt

Speaking during a parliamentary inquiry on Wednesday, Germany's finance minister Olaf Scholz indicated that Freshfields should no longer be awarded government contracts.

By Eva von Schaper

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September 01, 2020 | International Edition

DLA Piper Former German Finance Head Returns From Weil Gotshal

The partner will re-join DLA Piper in Frankfurt after three years at Weil Gotshal.

By Eva von Schaper

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August 27, 2020 | International Edition

Freshfields, Hengeler Advise Siemens Energy on €3B Credit Financing

Freshfields is advising the banking consortium, Hengeler is advising Siemens.

By Eva von Schaper

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August 24, 2020 | International Edition

Dentons Adds Former Diplomat to Berlin Office

The new hire was formerly Germany's ambassador to Benin, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Uganda.

By Eva von Schaper

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August 06, 2020 | International Edition

Clifford Chance, Freshfields Advise on $18B Siemens Healthineers Bridge Loan

The German industrial giant said it would acquire US-based Varian Medical Systems earlier this week.

By Eva von Schaper

2 minute read

July 31, 2020 | International Edition

Elite Quartet Leads as German COVID-19 Vaccine Developer Raises $512M

BioNTech's share sale follows its announcement that it is starting late-stage human trials for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate in partnership with U.S. giant Pfizer.

By Eva von Schaper

2 minute read

July 30, 2020 | International Edition

Freshfields Germany Helps Volkswagen Trim Damages Bill in Emissions Case

In a series of rulings, Germany's highest court ruled among other things that Volkswagen will not have to compensate consumers who acquired their vehicles only after the company admitted to manipulating its cars.

By Eva von Schaper

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July 28, 2020 | International Edition

Bird & Bird to Close Berlin Workspace Due to COVID-19 Impact

The base, which opened last year, was to serve as a flexible working space, and did not have permanent partners.

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July 27, 2020 | International Edition

Google Triumphs in 'Right to be Forgotten' Cases in Germany

In a weighing of GDPR rights, Germany's top court rejected appeals in two cases, deciding that the right to information superseded the right to be forgotten, handing the internet giant a win.

By Eva von Schaper

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