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]
December 14, 2022 | International Edition
Mayer Brown To Move Frankfurt Base, Offer 'More Uniformly Sized' Offices For LawyersThe new base will offer more "uniformly sized offices for associates, counsels and partners".
By James Carstensen
3 minute read
December 14, 2022 | International Edition
'Mastermind' Lawyer Behind Cum-Ex Scandal Gets 8-Year SentenceThe ex-Shearman & Sterling and Dewey & LeBoeuf lawyer was convicted by a German court.
By James Carstensen
3 minute read
December 08, 2022 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Boosts Frankfurt Tax Offering With Jones Day PartnerA&O has been busy hiring in Europe has been busy hiring in Mainland Europe in recent months.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
November 29, 2022 | International Edition
Five Strong Ex-White & Case Team Heads to Slovakian FirmThe move comes within a year of White & Case pulling out of the market.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
November 24, 2022 | International Edition
Hengeler and Covington Quarterback NFL's Germany DebutThe well-heeled league has hosted games in London for some years now, as it attempt to garner broader international appeal.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
November 22, 2022 | International Edition
Hengeler Mueller Announces Slimmer Promotions Round for 2022Promotion numbers have halved since last year.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
November 16, 2022 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Hires 2 IP Partners in DüsseldorfThe hires come in the build up to next year's full opening of the long-anticipated Unified Patent Court.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
November 15, 2022 | International Edition
5 Heavyweight Firms Advise on Vodafone-KKR DealIt is the latest significant European telecoms deal involving private equity giant KKR.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
November 10, 2022 | International Edition
International Bar Association Appoints Noerr Partner as Next Secretary GeneralThe partner has been at Noerr for over two decades, and is currently the head of its Bucharest office.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
November 03, 2022 | International Edition
Eversheds Continues Populating Upcoming Frankfurt Office with Reed Smith IP HireThe Reed Smith IP and life sciences partner joins the firm ahead of the imminent launch of the Unified Patent Court.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read