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Linda A. Thompson

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 13, 2023 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Hires Long-time De Brauw Partner in Amsterdam

The 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 Hire

The 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 Brussels

The 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 Partner

The 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 Rival

It 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 Office

The 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 Away

A 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

October 28, 2022 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn London Hires European Court of Human Rights President

The outgoing president of the European Court of Human Rights will join Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's London office at the beginning of next year.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

October 20, 2022 | International Edition

De Brauw Veteran Partner Leaves for Loyens & Loeff

The leading independent Dutch firm has suffered a few notable exits in the last few months.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read