James Jackson
James Jackson is a correspondent for Law.com International based in Germany. 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, litigation and arbitration, and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected].
November 19, 2024 | International Edition
Hengeler Mueller Announces Record Partner Promotions RoundThe elite German firm has almost doubled its promotions from last year.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
November 14, 2024 | International Edition
Big Law Profits From Germany’s Painful Economic and Political WoesThough the powerhouse of Europe seems to be taking a beating, law firms are set to do well in regulating and advising on the country’s transformative troubles.
By James Jackson
6 minute read
November 11, 2024 | International Edition
Hogan Lovells Boosts Germany with Kirkland & EY Private Equity Hires, Hints at MoreFormer Kirkland Munich partner David Huthmacher joins Hogan Lovells’ expanded private equity team alongside EY's Jan Philipp Feigen and Maximilian Menges.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
November 07, 2024 | International Edition
German Justice Minister Resigns, Replaced by Former Judge and Transport MinisterJustice Minister Marco Buschmann, a former White & Case lawyer, is being replaced amid the country's economic and political turmoil.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
November 03, 2024 | International Edition
Swiss Lawyers Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Over Russia Denounce 'Political' AccusationsZurich-based lawyers Andres Baumgartner and Fabio Libero Delco deny U.S. allegations they describe as "baseless".
By James Jackson
3 minute read
October 31, 2024 | International Edition
HSF, Gowling WLG, Addleshaw Goddard Strengthen German Offices & Other Strategic HiresAddleshaw Goddard and Herbert Smith Freehills are expanding in Germany despite economic challenges, while others are hiring in London, Brussels, the Netherlands, and France.
By James Jackson
3 minute read
October 30, 2024 | International Edition
German Legal Reforms To Level the Playing Field for Global FirmsGerman reforms aim to eliminate regulatory loopholes, address LLP eligibility and ownership structures, and make competition easier for international firms.
By James Jackson
3 minute read
October 17, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields Advises Troubled Chemical Giant BASF on €6 Billion Loan RefinancingBASF refinanced their €6 billion loan as the existing revolving credit facility was due to expire in 2025.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
October 15, 2024 | International Edition
Kirkland Expands Frankfurt Private Equity PracticeKirkland's expansion in the German market is significant given the firm's buying power as the world's largest law firm by revenue.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
September 20, 2024 | International Edition
Hengeler Mueller, Freshfields and A&O Shearman Advise on €13.5 billion Axel Springer DealThe German media giant is to become a family business, while its €10 billion classifieds arm will be majority-owned by private equity.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
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