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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March 12, 2020 | International Edition

Freshfields Signs Lease For New Frankfurt Office

The firm is set to relocate its second-largest base to a new-build skyscraper.

By Eva von Schaper

2 minute read

March 11, 2020 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, Osborne Clarke Cancel Partner Conferences Due to Coronavirus

The meetings were set to take place later this month.

By Eva von Schaper and Simon Lock

3 minute read

March 05, 2020 | International Edition

Norton Rose Fulbright Hires Partner From Allen & Overy for Banking Team in Germany

Christoph Enderstein is the fifth partner addition in the firm's Frankfurt office in the last two years.

By Eva von Schaper

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March 03, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters, Morgan Lewis Advise on Asklepios Joint Venture and $1.3 Billion Bid for Rhön in German Hospital Chain Deal

The founders of Asklepios and Rhön have bundled their stock and have launched a bid for the remaining shares.

By Eva von Schaper

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March 03, 2020 | International Edition

Top Tier Firms Advise on Thermo Fisher's $11.5 Billion Acquisition of Qiagen

Qiagen, which has its main operations in Germany but is headquartered in the Netherlands, sells kits and diagnostics tools for molecular testing. It is currently developing a test for the COVID-19 coronavirus.

By Eva von Schaper

2 minute read

March 03, 2020 | International Edition

Employees of Austrian Law Firm Wolf Theiss Test Positive for Coronavirus

A senior partner at the firm has fallen ill with the virus, and three other employees have tested positive.

By Eva von Schaper

2 minute read

March 02, 2020 | International Edition

Latham & Watkins Frankfurt-Based Partner Leaves Firm

Marcus Funke, a partner in Latham's corporate practice in Frankfurt, left the firm at the end of February.

By Eva von Schaper

2 minute read

February 28, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters, Kirkland and Freshfields Advise on $19B Thyssenkrupp Sale to Advent, Cinven Consortium

Sale of the elevator unit, expected to be one of the largest buyout deals in Europe, is part of the larger restructuring of the German industrial giant.

By Eva von Schaper

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