James Carstensen

March 21, 2022 | International Edition

The firm has, however, ceased work for clients which have any connection to the Russian state or are affiliated with any Russian state-owned enterprises.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read

March 17, 2022 | International Edition

Although less entwined in the Russian state than their Big Law counterparts, German firms are looking closely at their client and lawyer links to the region, and are also founding or joining humanitarian efforts to help ease the suffering of Ukraine's war victims.

By James Carstensen

8 minute read

March 10, 2022 | International Edition

The International Bar Association has denounced the position, while the Ukrainian Bar Association said that "every lawyer in the Russian Federation who keeps silent now, supports the war".

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

March 07, 2022 | International Edition

The groups are speaking out forcefully and organizing to provide aid to Ukrainian lawyers and refugees, but they also acknowledge the obligation to provide counsel, and the needs and concerns, of their Russian members.

By Anne Bagamery | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen

8 minute read

February 28, 2022 | International Edition

As COVID begins its third year in Germany, firms including Freshfields, Hengeler, Gleiss Lutz, Luther and Noerr are shaping plans for post-pandemic life.

By Bennett Voyles and James Carstensen

11 minute read

February 25, 2022 | International Edition

Gleiss opened its London office in January as part of a broad international strategy.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

February 25, 2022 | International Edition

The appointment comes months after the firm names new Continental Europe and Spain leaders.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

February 23, 2022 | International Edition

The prominent lawyer, known for his tax expertise in Germany, plied his trade at a handful of elite law firms.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read

February 17, 2022 | International Edition

Though the EU Commission cleared the deal last month, German authorities have expressed "unease" over the antitrust issues raised.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read

February 16, 2022 | International Edition

Law firms in Ukraine are taking approaches that vary from "wait and see" to active, full-scale contingency planning. Partners are also directing their attention to the impact on clients should the West impose tougher sanctions on Russia.

By Anne Bagamery | James Carstensen

7 minute read