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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October 28, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper and Pinsent Masons Refresh German Leadership

DLA Piper and Pinsent Masons have refreshed their German leadership as they look to the future of their continental Europe bases. DLA Piper has…

By James Carstensen

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October 21, 2022 | International Edition

Unified Patent Court Appoints 85 Judges In Major Step Forward

The Court is on the brink of being fully formed and, from April 2023, will become part of the judicial systems of the 24 EU member states that signed up to it nearly 10 years ago.

By James Carstensen

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October 20, 2022 | International Edition

Reed Smith Appoints Next Frankfurt Leader as McDermott Hires Away Incumbent

It comes after the firm earlier this year appointed a new Munich managing partner, ushering in a new generation of Germany leaders.

By James Carstensen

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October 18, 2022 | International Edition

Siemens Litigator to Lead Germany's Top Arbitration Institution

The chairman of the German Arbitration Institute said that being led by a former in-house counsel "underlines" its "focus on the users" and "user-friendliness".

By James Carstensen

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