Linda A. Thompson
Linda A. Thompson is the Brussels-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about legal and regulatory issues related to the EU and the European Commission, as well as about lawyers and legal issues in Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. Her coverage includes the business of law at global and domestic law firms and in-house legal departments. and the impact of regulatory decisions on law firms and global companies. She can be reached at [email protected].
January 30, 2023 | International Edition
The Brussels Effect 2.0: Is the EU Trying to Export Its Rules Globally?The European Commission has been seen for more than a decade as a de facto global regulatory superpower. But lately, the commission seems to be on a more-deliberate mission to export its rules worldwide, lawyers say.
By Linda A. Thompson
7 minute read
January 24, 2023 | International Edition
CMS, Slaughter and May Lead on Major Hungarian Telecoms DealThe Є1.7 billion deal is believed to be largest private investment in Hungary in decades.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
January 13, 2023 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Hires Long-time De Brauw Partner in AmsterdamThe departure is the latest in a series of exits from the elite Dutch business law firm.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
December 15, 2022 | International Edition
Eversheds Sutherland Boosts Amsterdam Litigation Practice with Partner HireThe hire is part of the U.K.-U.S. firm's strategy to "significantly develop" the disputes capability of its Amsterdam office.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
December 06, 2022 | International Edition
Steptoe & Johnson Refreshes Leadership in BrusselsThe US-based law firm has appointed its European international trade and regulatory compliance practice head as managing partner of its Brussels office.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
December 02, 2022 | International Edition
How Willkie Farr is Reinventing Itself in Brussels' Crowded Market"We need to be able to offer our clients that same level of expertise in our office as, for example, the Lathams, Freshfields, or whomever," one office leader said.
By Linda A. Thompson
8 minute read
November 25, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Piper Boosts Amsterdam Office with Dentons Real Estate PartnerThe firm has hired in several partners from rival firms in recent months to beef up its global real estate practice.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
November 15, 2022 | International Edition
Loyens & Loeff Hires M&A Luxembourg Partner From RivalIt is Loyens' second significant hire in a month, having added a De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek's Amsterdam partner in October.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
November 11, 2022 | International Edition
Wilson Sonsini Hires Former European Commission Lawyer and Hong Kong Competition Official for Brussels OfficeThe Brussels base of the California-headquartered firm has hired an official who has worked for both the European Commission's antitrust watchdog and Hong Kong's competition authority.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
November 09, 2022 | International Edition
Ex-Cleary Gottlieb Veteran and 'Father' of EU Competition Law Passes AwayA former leader within Cleary's Brussels competition practice, John Temple Lang was an influential figure in the European Commission.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
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