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 08, 2021 | International Edition
McDermott Picks Up Deloitte Legal Partner in BrusselsThe Belgium-based based partner is bringing an associate with him - others are expected to join in due course.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
January 05, 2021 | International Edition
As Much Hope as Danger: What Europe's Top Lawyers Expect to See in 2021Law.com International spoke to partners based in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Austria to bring you a comprehensive rundown of the key themes and developments to look out for as we enter a new year.
By Anne Bagamery | Varsha Patel | Eva von Schaper | Linda A. Thompson
11 minute read
December 16, 2020 | International Edition
The Year in Review: 2020 Wasn't All Bad For EuropeLawyers in the UK and Continental Europe have had a year unlike any other. It was tough, but 2020 also delivered some extremely valuable lessons.
By Linda A. Thompson | Anne Bagamery | Hannah Roberts | Eva von Schaper | Krishnan Nair
9 minute read
December 15, 2020 | International Edition
Irish Data Regulator Hits Twitter With First GDPR FineThe Dublin-based Data Protection Commission wanted to impose a smaller fine on the U.S. social media site but agreed to increase the penalty after objections from other national regulators.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
December 14, 2020 | International Edition
The EU is About to Roll Out a GDPR-Sized Data Law. Are You Ready?The EU's executive body is preparing new legislation that lawyers say is likely to have as big an impact as GDPR.
By Linda A. Thompson
6 minute read
December 01, 2020 | International Edition
EU Commission Takes on Big Tech With New Competition RulesThe European Union's new Digital Markets Act marks a radical departure from how officials have regulated large tech companies in the past.
By Linda A. Thompson
4 minute read
November 11, 2020 | International Edition
Chaotic Pandemic, New Government: Why Belgian Public Law is BoomingIn Belgium, the combined effect of a new federal government and the ongoing health crisis has created a boom in public transactional work that lawyers say will last for years to come
By Linda A. Thompson
6 minute read
November 03, 2020 | International Edition
Norton Rose Fulbright Snags McDermott Antitrust Partner in BrusselsThe latest hire is expected to assist the firm's post-Brexit push.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
October 30, 2020 | International Edition
Wilson Sonsini Adds London Partner in European Expansion DriveThe US firm expects to add several lawyers to its Brussels' privacy, regulatory and competition practices to better assist fast-growing companies tech and life sciences companies in Europe.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
October 14, 2020 | International Edition
Brussels' Top Lawyers Lie in Wait For Brexit to Take Work Away From LondonAs U.K. law loses its appeal in the face of Brexit, Brussels-based lawyers suggest clients are increasingly opting for local expertise over previously favoured London lawyers.
By Linda A. Thompson
7 minute read
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