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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June 30, 2020 | International Edition

Wirecard Collapse Drags Big Four's EY Into the Crosshairs as German Investor Suit Expands

The German firm TILP Rechtsanwälte has included the company's auditors in a consumer action against Wirecard after the payments firm filed for bankruptcy late last week.

By Eva von Schaper

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June 26, 2020 | International Edition

Wirecard Calls On Top Law Firms Amid Insolvency, Accounting Scandal

The German Fintech payments provider, once worth over €20 billion, filed for insolvency on Thursday shortly after its CEO was arrested on accounting fraud charges.

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June 25, 2020 | International Edition

Former Freshfields Tax Partner Charged in Cum-Ex Scandal

The partner has been charged with aiding and abetting serious tax evasion, in the latest part of the cum-ex scandal.

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June 24, 2020 | International Edition

Facebook Must Comply With Antitrust Ruling on Use of Data, German High Court Says

Facebook must offer users the choice of blocking the combination of their information with third-party data.

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June 24, 2020 | International Edition

Facebook Must Comply With Antitrust Ruling on Use of Data, German High Court Says

Facebook must offer users the choice of blocking the combination of their information with third-party data.

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2 minute read

June 19, 2020 | International Edition

Growing Moscow Disputes Boutique Rybalkin Hires Seven-Strong Team

The Russian firm, founded by two former Akin Gump partners, is growing its reputation as an international arbitration firm.

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June 19, 2020 | International Edition

Freshfields and Allbright Lead On China's Biggest Ever Electric Car Deal

In its first of two multi-billion euro deals, the firm is advising Volkswagen on a set of deals jointly worth €2.1 billion, expected to transform China's electric car market.

By Eva von Schaper

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