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]
September 30, 2022 | International Edition
KPMG Law Germany Hits Clifford Chance and PwC for Triple HireKPMG Law has been increasingly active in the European hiring market this year.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
September 27, 2022 | International Edition
DWF Appoints 5-Person Corporate Team in Paris'The global dimension of the business and its original model are considerable advantages for our clients,' says Philippe Feitussi.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
September 23, 2022 | International Edition
KPMG Law Expands Polish Banking and Finance Practice With DWF HireKPMG Law says its goal is to become 'a recognized law firm that can effectively compete with other business law firms in the most complex and prestigious projects.'
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
September 13, 2022 | International Edition
Quinn Emanuel Hamburg Managing Partner Dies, Aged 45The highly commended partner was chair of the firm's EU and German competition law practice and previously worked at Allen & Overy for over nine years.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
September 08, 2022 | International Edition
Germany's Lawyers Rush to Prepare for Major Changes to Fledgling Collective Action SystemLawyers say that EU-enforced changes will create fresh opportunities, as well as significant challenges, with some expecting new international players to enter the German litigation arena.
By James Carstensen
8 minute read
September 01, 2022 | International Edition
King & Spalding Adds Five-Lawyer Corporate Team in GermanyThe team is led by partner Peter Memminger, who spent eight years as a partner at Milbank before launching his own boutique firm in 2017.
By James Carstensen
3 minute read
August 25, 2022 | International Edition
IBA Condemns Detention of Russian Lawyer Who Criticized Ukraine WarThe IBA says the introduction of a law in Russia, under which the lawyer was charged, was designed only "with the objective of silencing dissent".
By James Carstensen
3 minute read
August 23, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Piper Lures Hausfeld's Brussels-Paris Managing PartnerThe addition to DLA's Brussels base delivers a major boost to its wider competition practice offering.
By James Carstensen
3 minute read
August 23, 2022 | International Edition
Clifford Chance, Dentons Bet on Ladbrokes Owner's €690M Private Equity-Backed Gambling VentureThe deal will give Entain Plc a reach into Central and Eastern Europe.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
August 19, 2022 | International Edition
EY and KPMG Legal Arms Continue Europe Expansion With Hires from Novartis, Norton RoseBoth Big Four accountants have been growing their legal presences for many years. Now, they have turned their attention to West Europe.
By James Carstensen
2 minute read
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