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]
April 04, 2023 | International Edition
Noerr Expands Private Equity Practice with Gleiss Lutz, Mayer Brown Partner HiresMunich has over the past few years seen significant growth in its PE market.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
March 17, 2023 | International Edition
Herbert Smith Freehills Taps US Firm for Frankfurt Finance Partner HireHSF also hired private capital debt specialist Ambarish Dash from Kirkland & Ellis in London earlier this year.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
March 16, 2023 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Launches in Frankfurt with 4 Taylor Wessing PartnersThe move adds to the firm's existing German presences in Stuttgart and Munich.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
March 06, 2023 | International Edition
McDermott Finance Partner, 2 Associates Jump to Simmons in FrankfurtThe move comes just weeks after Simmons lost a 5-lawyer team in Italy.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
March 02, 2023 | International Edition
How Tech and ESG are Driving German Dealmaking Through a 'Polycrisis' WorldAs private equity and M&A markets flounder, newer markets are keeping lawyers busy, according to partners at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hengeler Mueller, PwC Legal and KPMG Law.
By James Carstensen
8 minute read
February 27, 2023 | International Edition
Hengeler Mueller Leads for Porsche on €2.7B Financing DealThe deal is being done by way of an IOU-style 'Schuldschein' loan—a method of financing that is gaining popularity internationally.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
February 24, 2023 | International Edition
Freshfields, Hengeler Lead on €1.5B ESG-Linked Finance DealESG has become an increasingly important regulatory topic in Europe, with many financing deals now including ESG elements.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
February 16, 2023 | International Edition
Kirkland & Ellis Lures Clifford Chance's Germany Restructuring HeadAttention is turning to the restructuring market, which is expected to rally across Europe with recession looming and several large corporates making cuts.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
February 02, 2023 | International Edition
Bayer Names Next General CounselThe new appointment was previously legal chief at Daimler Trucks, and prior to that was group GC at Daimler itself, now known as Mercedes-Benz Group.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
February 02, 2023 | International Edition
Ashurst Hits Bird & Bird for Munich Tech PartnerThe hire comes as Ashurst marks out digital transformation as a key strategic focus.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
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