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].
June 21, 2022 | International Edition
Allen & Overy 20-Year Brussels Veteran Quits for US FirmThe exit is the latest in a recent trend of elite U.K. led firm partners leaving for U.S. firms in the key jurisdiction.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
June 09, 2022 | International Edition
Jones Day Brings in Brussels Trade Expert from DentonsThe firm's Brussels hiring process has been relatively quiet since it brought in 5 lawyers from White & Case a few years ago.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
June 08, 2022 | International Edition
UK Law Firm Seeks Damages From Russia on Behalf of UkrainiansThe firm will coordinate hundreds of private civil actions in Ukraine and around the world to obtain compensation for destruction to property amid Russia's war.
By Linda A. Thompson
3 minute read
June 04, 2022 | International Edition
Max Schrems: The World Renowned Privacy Advocate Is Still Fighting to Create a Culture of ComplianceThe global privacy advocate, one of the world's most influential figures in privacy protection law, said companies that violate GDPR and other privacy regulations will face more lawsuits and fines.
By Linda A. Thompson
9 minute read
May 24, 2022 | International Edition
NautaDutilh Hits Norton Rose for 3-Lawyer Amsterdam TeamIn a coup for the Dutch firm, the hires add firepower to Nauta's employment team and dispute resolution group.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
May 24, 2022 | International Edition
CMS Appoints Next Kyiv Managing PartnerThe firm has announced a successor to Graham Conlon, who led the Kyiv office as managing partner since 2017.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
May 15, 2022 | International Edition
Cryptocurrency Regulation in Europe Enters New PhaseLawyers say a new regulation of markets in crypto assets will attract more crypto service providers to the 27-member bloc, as well as generate a wave of regulatory advisory work for law firms.
By Linda A. Thompson
7 minute read
May 02, 2022 | International Edition
'There's Reason for Optimism': Lawyers on Use of International Law in the War in UkraineRussia's actions in Ukraine simultaneously threaten international law and show its limits, lawyers say.
By Linda A. Thompson
8 minute read
April 29, 2022 | International Edition
Linklaters Veteran Antitrust Partner Quits For US FirmThe exit is the latest in Europe for Linklaters' antitrust and competition practice to a U.S. competitor.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
April 27, 2022 | International Edition
Littler Launches 3rd Spain Office with 6-Lawyer Cuatrecasas TeamThe U.S.-headquartered labor and employment law heavyweight has expanded rapidly in the Iberian Peninsula over the past two years.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
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