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].
February 17, 2022 | International Edition
How the Netherlands Became Europe's Prime Class Action JurisdictionDozens of new class action suits focused on the environment, privacy, securities, antitrust and corporate misconduct are likely to be lodged this year.
By Linda A. Thompson
7 minute read
February 14, 2022 | International Edition
HSF Launches Milan Corporate Crime Unit With 4 Strong HireHSF has hired partner-led team from a major Italian independent law firm.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
February 13, 2022 | International Edition
HFW Launches Second International Office In A WeekThe launch comes after it acquired an outfit on the British Virgin Islands earlier in February.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
February 11, 2022 | International Edition
'Piggy in the Middle': Gibson Dunn's Former Brussels Head On How to Deal With the EU CommissionAntitrust expert David Wood reflects on 36 years of working in antitrust from the seat of the EU institutions, and offers tips on shaking off 'imposter syndrome'.
By Linda A. Thompson
6 minute read
February 08, 2022 | International Edition
UK Law Firm Doubles Its Office Space in MadridThe firm also recently moved to larger spaces in Manchester, Melbourne and Hong Kong.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
February 03, 2022 | International Edition
In-house Lawyers in Netherlands Make €101K on Average, Survey ShowsA Dutch association for in-house lawyers also found a quarter of corporate counsel expect to interview with another company in the next 12 months.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
January 31, 2022 | International Edition
Has GDPR Delivered on Its Central Promise?Four years after its enactment, Europe's seminal privacy bill has not created the uniform, EU-wide legal framework that was intended, lawyers say.
By Linda A. Thompson
7 minute read
January 24, 2022 | International Edition
German Law Firm Investigated Former Pope's Mishandling of Sexual Abuse AllegationsLawyers at the Munich-based firm Westphal Spilker Wastl, which is known for its investigations practice, looked into accusations against 261 people.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
January 21, 2022 | International Edition
In the Age of ESG, European Countries Offer Clues to the EU's Upcoming Regulations on Environmental and Human Rights Due DiligenceThe EU is expected to propose new sustainable corporate governance legislation that takes into account environmental and human rights concerns. And while it is still unclear exactly what the bill will include, companies around the world are likely to feel the impact. Lawyers say similar bills introduced by individual EU member countries offer clues on what to expect.
By Linda A. Thompson
7 minute read
January 20, 2022 | International Edition
Merger of Shipbuilding Giants Halted as EU Reinforces Tough Line On AntitrustLawyers 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
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