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].

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January 20, 2022 | International Edition

Merger of Shipbuilding Giants Halted as EU Reinforces Tough Line On Antitrust

Lawyers say the move underscores antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's willingness to put her foot down where other global enforcers won't.

By Linda A. Thompson

3 minute read

January 19, 2022 | International Edition

K&L Gates Hires First Luxembourg Partner Since Office Launch

The firm debuted in Luxembourg last year through a tie-up with a local outfit.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

January 17, 2022 | International Edition

Locke Lord Adds Four Lawyers to IP Group in London and Brussels

The firm has hired UK boutique Lewis Silkin's intellectual property group head as part of the quartet.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

January 09, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper Brussels Finance Trio Quit For Independent Firm

The new hires will bolster the independent firm's transactional services team.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

January 07, 2022 | International Edition

Covington & Burling Adds Former EU Trade Commissioner In Brussels

The former EU trade chief has joined Covington's global public policy practice as a senior advisor.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

January 06, 2022 | International Edition

'Workplace Issues Won't Blow Over': Leaders at Europe's Top Firms See Challenges on All Fronts in 2022

Europe's law firm leaders talk about where they expect to find opportunities in the coming 12 months.

By Anne Bagamery | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen

7 minute read

December 17, 2021 | International Edition

European Commission to the World: Gig Economy Workers Are Employees

The Commission's attempt to regulate the bloc's gig economy—a world-first— is unlikely to result in less litigation around platform workers' employment status, lawyers say.

By Linda A. Thompson

7 minute read

December 15, 2021 | International Edition

2021 In Review: The Year Continental Europe Went From Worry to Wealth

After a shaky start, 2021 eventually proved to be hugely successful for many firms thanks to a late deal surge. But firms are still grappling with the remote working debate and, of course, the pay war.

By Anne Bagamery | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen

8 minute read