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].
December 06, 2021 | International Edition
Goodwin Luxembourg Poaches Funds Expert From Local OutfitLuxembourg's booming fund industry has attracted several U.S. firms to the Grand Duchy.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
November 23, 2021 | International Edition
US Firm Mulls Brussels Launch 14 Years After Leaving CountryThe firm is now considering a formal office launch after adding more antitrust depth in London.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
November 22, 2021 | International Edition
PwC Legal's Luxembourg Managing Partner: 'We're Not a Threat'According to PwC Legal Luxembourg's new managing partner, the firm combines the reach of a global network with the proximity of an independent firm.
By Linda A. Thompson
4 minute read
November 16, 2021 | International Edition
A&O Rolls Out Generous Luxembourg Parental Leave PolicyThe Luxembourg office of the firm will offer any parent wishing to take time off for childcare additional compensation on top of the stipend offered by the government.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
November 15, 2021 | International Edition
Boies Schiller Flexner Hires Large Team for New Milan OfficeThe team hire from RP Legal & Tax includes four partners, the firm announced Monday.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
November 11, 2021 | International Edition
'Clients Want a Bigger Role In the Digital Economy': A Benelux M&A Head On Thriving In a PandemicFor Carlos Pita Cao, a leader of one of the Netherlands' biggest M&A practices, the pandemic was the biggest test yet of a lawyer's business acumen.
By Linda A. Thompson
6 minute read
November 10, 2021 | International Edition
Google Loses Appeal in EU Antitrust Battle as Court Upholds $2.8B FineGoogle was advised by a slew of firms, including Cleary, Hogan Lovells and Herbert Smith Freehills.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
November 09, 2021 | International Edition
The Google Shopping Case: A Business Model Beloved by Tech Hangs in the BalanceBrussels competition lawyers say the upcoming judgment, expected Wednesday, will affect the future of a business model embraced by many tech giants. This is the first time a Google antitrust case will be decided by the EU's top judges.
By Linda A. Thompson
6 minute read
November 04, 2021 | International Edition
'No One Was Asking for This': Brussels Lawyers React To Wilson Sonsini's 'Crazy' Pay Hike"Brussels is not the U.S. It has never been and never will be," said one managing partner, as Brussels law firm leaders prepare to raise junior lawyers' salaries by a few percentage points.
By Linda A. Thompson
6 minute read
October 20, 2021 | International Edition
US, Swedish Firms Lead as Nordic IPO Boom Gets Another Billion Dollar EntryThe IPO is the latest in a series of major public offerings in the Nordic country.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
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