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]
September 10, 2020 | International Edition
Ince Hamburg Duo Quit to Launch BoutiqueThe firm has had a testing time of late, and is currently undertaking a redundancy consultation across its global business.
By Eva von Schaper
2 minute read
September 10, 2020 | International Edition
Cum-Ex Scandal: Freshfields' Advisory Role to German Government In DoubtSpeaking 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
2 minute read
September 01, 2020 | International Edition
DLA Piper Former German Finance Head Returns From Weil GotshalThe partner will re-join DLA Piper in Frankfurt after three years at Weil Gotshal.
By Eva von Schaper
2 minute read
August 27, 2020 | International Edition
Freshfields, Hengeler Advise Siemens Energy on €3B Credit FinancingFreshfields is advising the banking consortium, Hengeler is advising Siemens.
By Eva von Schaper
2 minute read
August 24, 2020 | International Edition
Dentons Adds Former Diplomat to Berlin OfficeThe new hire was formerly Germany's ambassador to Benin, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and Uganda.
By Eva von Schaper
2 minute read
August 06, 2020 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Freshfields Advise on $18B Siemens Healthineers Bridge LoanThe 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 $512MBioNTech'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 CaseIn 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
3 minute read
July 28, 2020 | International Edition
Bird & Bird to Close Berlin Workspace Due to COVID-19 ImpactThe base, which opened last year, was to serve as a flexible working space, and did not have permanent partners.
By Eva von Schaper
1 minute read
July 27, 2020 | International Edition
Google Triumphs in 'Right to be Forgotten' Cases in GermanyIn 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
3 minute read
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