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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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August 16, 2021 | International Edition

CMS Germany Hit By Cyber Attack

The firm is one of several in recent years to be hit by malware attacks.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

August 06, 2021 | Legaltech News

European Data Lawyers React To Mammoth Amazon Fine, Spy Opportunities For Law Firms

"The potential is there to make a data team a cornerstone of tomorrow's law firm," one lawyer said, as the market expects more activity to follow.

By Rose Walker | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen

6 minute read

August 06, 2021 | International Edition

European Data Lawyers React To Mammoth Amazon Fine, Spy Opportunities For Law Firms

"The potential is there to make a data team a cornerstone of tomorrow's law firm," one lawyer said, as the market expects more activity to follow.

By Rose Walker | James Carstensen | Linda A. Thompson

6 minute read

August 05, 2021 | International Edition

Goodwin Continues German Hiring Spree With In-House Lawyer Addition

This is the firm's sixth partner hire of 2021.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

August 02, 2021 | International Edition

Record €746 Million GDPR Fine Against Amazon Set to Shake Up Data Regulation Arena

The fine is the largest on record in the arena.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read

August 02, 2021 | International Edition

Deloitte Legal Adds Former Steel Giant GC As Partner

The Big Four hire marks a continuation of its expansion in the German market.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

July 27, 2021 | International Edition

Major Chinese Firm Yingke Expands German Presence to Düsseldorf

The firm is among the world's largest, and continues to follow its major Chinese clients into a variety of jurisdictions.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

July 13, 2021 | International Edition

Ex-US Law Firm Partner Arrested, Faces Extradition Battle in Cum-Ex Latest

The senior lawyer had been due to stand trial in Germany since last June, but has been living in Switzerland for several years.

By James Carstensen

3 minute read

July 08, 2021 | International Edition

Deloitte Legal Grabs Germany Restructuring Partner From Elite Firm

Deloitte's legal arm has significantly expanded its German presence recently, with team wins in Cologne and other notable hires in Stuttgart and Frankfurt.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

July 05, 2021 | International Edition

More Major Firms In Germany Join Trend of Vaccinating Employees On-Site

Several large law firms in Germany are now using private physicians to administer COVID-19 vaccinations in their offices.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read