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]
February 08, 2022 | International Edition
KPMG Law Targets Regional Hiring in Germany With Recruitment PilotThe Big Four legal arm has rolled out a pilot recruitment programme targeting junior talent, which it hopes will give it an edge on the competition.
By James Carstensen
3 minute read
February 02, 2022 | International Edition
Volkswagen Names New Chief Legal OfficerThe promotion follows a shake-up of the auto giant's executive board.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
February 02, 2022 | International Edition
A&O Hires From HSF For Latest Legal Services Centre LeaderThe firm is set to open its second legal services delivery centre in the next quarter of the year.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 26, 2022 | International Edition
Freshfields Leads as JP Morgan Combines Continental Europe BusinessesThe firm leveraged its 300-firm 'StrongerTogether' network to get the deal over the line.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 21, 2022 | International Edition
Noerr Parts With Russia Office, Cites Market ConditionsIt is the latest example of significant law firm movement in Moscow, amid rapidly changing energy and M&A markets.
By James Carstensen
3 minute read
January 17, 2022 | International Edition
Covington Adds More EU Law Heft With European Central Bank ExpertThe firm further underscores its public policy credentials, continuing its run of hiring former diplomats and government officials.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 12, 2022 | International Edition
PwC Legal Expands Berlin Litigation CapabilitiesThe hire comes as many German firms look to bolster their litigation offerings.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 12, 2022 | International Edition
Clyde & Co Leads Cameroon to Victory In $1B ArbitrationFrench firm Gide acted for the Delaware-based company that brought the claim.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
January 06, 2022 | International Edition
'Workplace Issues Won't Blow Over': Leaders at Europe's Top Firms See Challenges on All Fronts in 2022Europe's law firm leaders talk about where they expect to find opportunities in the coming 12 months.
By Anne Bagamery | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen
7 minute read
December 30, 2021 | International Edition
Freshfields to Establish New Germany Offices, Unit to Deal With 'Dieselgate'-Sized LitigationsThe move comes in response to the emergence of mass multi-billion dollar litigations in Europe, of which Volkswagen's 'emissions cheating' scandal was a notable example.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
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