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]
December 16, 2021 | International Edition
Germany's Pay War Gets New Front Runner as Three More Firms Enter FrayAfter a quiet start Germany's pay war has intensified to world-beating levels.
By James Carstensen
3 minute read
December 15, 2021 | International Edition
Freshfields Names New Spain Managing PartnerIt is the firm's latest senior appointment in Continental Europe.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
December 15, 2021 | International Edition
2021 In Review: The Year Continental Europe Went From Worry to WealthAfter a shaky start, 2021 eventually proved to be hugely successful for many firms thanks to a late deal surge. But firms are still grappling with the remote working debate and, of course, the pay war.
By Anne Bagamery | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen
8 minute read
December 14, 2021 | International Edition
Noerr Revamps Corporate Practice Amid Promotions RoundThe firm is splitting its corporate division as the firm transitions its corporate leadership "from one generation to the next".
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
December 13, 2021 | International Edition
PwC Taps Hengeler for Latest Eastern Europe GCIt is the latest example of a Big Four firm hiring from a European elite law firm.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
December 08, 2021 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Taps PwC for 4-Strong Germany TeamIt is not the first time the law firm has raided the Big Four giant for talent.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
December 06, 2021 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Latest to Join Germany's Associate Pay WarThe increase puts Baker McKenzie salaries in Germany above those offered by international rivals that have also increased pay rates. But it is still below the rate increases announced by the German firms Hengeler Mueller and Gleiss Lutz.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
December 01, 2021 | International Edition
Hengeler Outstrips US and German Rivals With Latest NQ Pay BoostGerman firms have taken a more 'wait-and-see' approach to the pay war but are now starting to take action.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
November 22, 2021 | International Edition
Germany's Hengeler Mueller Promotes Bumper Crop of LawyersThe large number of promotions come as several firms have promoted a record-breaking number of lawyers this year.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
November 11, 2021 | International Edition
Germany's Top Firms Have (Mostly) Resisted the Pay War. Here's How They're Attracting TalentFirms in Germany are resisting pressure to up salaries to astronomical levels. Instead, they are drawing talent by counting parental leave towards seniority and regarding part-time work as full-time.
By James Carstensen
5 minute read
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