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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January 31, 2023 | International Edition

PwC Legal Hires Pinsent Masons Frankfurt Real Estate Partner

The hire comes during a busy period for the Big Four firm's legal arm, which has seen additions as well as exits.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

January 26, 2023 | International Edition

'Sprechen Sie English?' Germany Proposes All-English Language Courts for International Disputes

The country is pushing to become a "jurisdiction of choice" in Europe. But English-speaking commercial courts may still have trouble competing with international arbitration.

By James Carstensen

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January 25, 2023 | International Edition

A&O, DLA and Noerr Build in Germany's Financial Hubs

Firms anticipate a growing need for restructuring expertise 'in view of the economic downturn forecast for this year'.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

January 18, 2023 | International Edition

Norton Rose's Frankfurt Office Raided by German Prosecutors

The long-running 'cum-ex' scandal has previously seen Freshfields' Germany offices raided, with other high profile lawyers being investigated and tried.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

January 13, 2023 | International Edition

Pinsents White Collar Partner Jumps to Germany's Advant Beiten

Launched in 2021, Advant Beiten is part of a wider European verein structure, which also consists of by Altana in France and Nctm in Italy.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

January 11, 2023 | International Edition

Dentons Expands German Real Estate Practice with Partner Hire

The firm says it is expanding its Frankfurt base following expansions of its real estate teams in Munich and Düsseldorf.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read

January 09, 2023 | International Edition

Pharma Giant Bayer General Counsel Quits for Software Company

Gabriel Harnier had been group general counsel at multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology company Bayer, which reported revenue of € 44.1 billion last year, for eight years.

By James Carstensen

2 minute read