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]
May 20, 2020 | International Edition
Partners Leave PwC Legal in Germany Amid Strategy DisputeA change in strategic direction has left a number of partners unhappy, according to a person familiar with the situation.
By Eva von Schaper
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May 19, 2020 | International Edition
Freshfields Sets Up Ethics Committee in Germany Amid Cum-Ex ControversyFor more than a year the firm has faced intense scrutiny for its alleged role in Germany's cum-ex scandal.
By Eva von Schaper
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May 18, 2020 | International Edition
Skadden, Simpson Thacher Advise on KKR-Coty DealCoty Inc. has sold 60% of its hair brands, which include Clairol and German hair care company Wella, to private equity firm KKR.
By Eva von Schaper
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May 15, 2020 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Linklaters Advise Volkswagen on $4 Billion BondThe banking consortium includes Citigroup, Credit Agricole CIB, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho Securities and Morgan Stanley.
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May 15, 2020 | International Edition
Skadden Begins Reopening European Offices, Implements 'One-way' SystemThe firm has established taskforces to ensure a safe return to work for all its global staff.
By Eva von Schaper | Hannah Roberts
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May 14, 2020 | International Edition
Dutch Firm Co-Managing Partner DiesThe firm leader had previously spent three decades at Simmons and Simmons.
By Eva von Schaper
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May 11, 2020 | International Edition
Freshfields, Hengeler Advise Chemicals Giant BASF on €3B Line of CreditFreshfields advised German chemicals giant BASF and Hengeler advised a banking consortium as a number of European companies have sought to shore up their liquidity,
By Eva von Schaper
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May 08, 2020 | International Edition
Bird & Bird Governance Partner Leaves for General Counsel Job at German ConglomerateCarsten Beisheim joins Werhan KG as general counsel and chief compliance officer.
By Eva von Schaper
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May 08, 2020 | International Edition
Bird & Bird Governance Partner Leaves for General Counsel Job at German ConglomerateCarsten Beisheim joins Werhan KG as general counsel and chief compliance officer.
By Eva von Schaper
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May 08, 2020 | International Edition
Andersen Global Adds Partnership in Ukraine, Strengthening Eastern European PresenceThe tax and legal specialist will collaborate with Ukrainian firm Sayenko Kharenko
By Eva von Schaper
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