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]
August 16, 2021 | International Edition
CMS Germany Hit By Cyber AttackThe 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 AdditionThis 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 ArenaThe 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 PartnerThe 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 DüsseldorfThe 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 LatestThe 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 FirmDeloitte'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-SiteSeveral large law firms in Germany are now using private physicians to administer COVID-19 vaccinations in their offices.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
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