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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September 17, 2021 | International Edition

Deloitte Forms Class-Action Defense Firm With German Boutique

The new firm, named "Classreaction," says the risk of companies becoming the target of class actions has increased in recent years.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

September 09, 2021 | International Edition

European Firms Return to the Office, But Proceed With Caution

Here is a roundup of some of the rules and current practices at law firms in Europe.

By Anne Bagamery | James Carstensen

7 minute read

September 09, 2021 | International Edition

Weil Gotshal, Linklaters Advise on €6.8B Scandi Biotech Deal

Stockholm-based Sobi specialises in haematology, immunology and specialty care.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

September 03, 2021 | International Edition

Mayer Brown Boosts German Presence With Three-Lawyer Grab

The new lawyers hail from an array of international rivals and build on the firm's raid of Baker McKenzie in 2020.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

September 02, 2021 | International Edition

Ireland Steps Up Data Protection Game With €225M WhatsApp Fine

The fine follows a trend toward increasing penalties in the GDPR data protection arena, signaling that data protection will be an increasingly crucial area in which law firms should invest resources.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read