James Carstensen

James Carstensen

James Carstensen is a Germany-based correspondent for Law.com International. He writes about lawyers and legal issues in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. His coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected]

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October 10, 2023 | International Edition

Dentons Trio Move to Pinsent Masons in Germany

The hires include Dentons' Dusseldorf office managing partner Andreas Haak, with the firm appointing employment lawyer Sascha Grosjean as his replacement.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read

September 28, 2023 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Swoops For PwC Tax Partner in Frankfurt

Stefan Herr will work in the German and European tax and funds practice of the firm.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

September 22, 2023 | International Edition

Reed Smith and K&L Gates Add to Their Ranks in Frankfurt

Reed Smith hires a trio from Simmons & Simmons, and K&L Gates adds a Hogan Lovells partner.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read

August 10, 2023 | International Edition

Jones Day Adds Veteran Baker McKenzie Partner in Munich

Michael Bartosch brings almost two decades of experience to the firm.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

August 07, 2023 | International Edition

Reed Smith Frankfurt Founding Partner Moves to Deloitte

Simon Grieser joins the Big Four giant as a partner next month.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

July 31, 2023 | International Edition

Reed Smith Appoints New Munich Partner

Reed Smith also recently hired two prominent partners from McDermott Will & Emery, including the firm's private equity head and the founder of McDermott in Germany.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

July 11, 2023 | International Edition

Wolf Theiss Hires 27 Lawyers From Polish Firm

The CEE firm hailed the move a major step for the firm's target market in Poland as well as the wider region.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read

May 11, 2023 | International Edition

Veteran McDermott Germany Duo Walk to Reed Smith

The two partners, one of whom founded McDermott's Germany arm, are senior partners in their respective fields.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read

May 08, 2023 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Adds Clifford Chance Partner in Germany

Frederik Mühl, a private equity and infrastructure M&A partner, had been with Clifford Chance for 25 years.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

May 04, 2023 | International Edition

Morgan Lewis Without Germany Arbitration Expertise as Trio Exits

It represents a slight reversal of fortunes for the firm which expanded significantly in Germany last month by taking Shearman & Sterling's entire Munich office.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read


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