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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October 01, 2020 | International Edition

EU Launches Legal Action Against UK, Alleges Withdrawal Agreement Breach

The UK government has until the end of October to respond to the Commission's letter of complaint.

By Linda A. Thompson

3 minute read

September 30, 2020 | International Edition

Squire Patton Boggs Nabs Wilmer Counsel in Brussels

It's the latest U.S. firm to expand in Brussels, as lawyers anticipate that European regulators will increase scrutiny of their clients.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

September 30, 2020 | International Edition

EU Commission Appeals Court Decision in €13B Apple Tax Case

The EU General Court's decision in July spared the tech giant from one of the biggest tax bills in EU history.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

September 21, 2020 | International Edition

The World Is Watching as EU Policy-Setters Keep Busy

Law firms in the EU and beyond are navigating a crush of new regulations that have affected the legal market—and preparing for more.

By Linda A. Thompson | Anne Bagamery | Eva von Schaper | Varsha Patel

4 minute read

September 14, 2020 | International Edition

Foreign Investment in EU Enters Uncharted Territory

The EU is reforming its foreign investment screening regime to neutralize foreign subsidies and protect critical industries.

By Vincent Chow | Linda A. Thompson

7 minute read

September 09, 2020 | International Edition

As the EU Flexes Muscle, Law Firms Boost Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practices

Much of the growth is taking place in Brussels, where the EU has played a pivotal role in establishing data and privacy regulations around the globe.

By Linda A. Thompson

5 minute read

September 02, 2020 | International Edition

Covington Appoints New Data Privacy Practice Co-Chair

Daniel P. Cooper will lead Covington's European data protection practice from Brussels.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

September 02, 2020 | International Edition

Steptoe & Johnson Hires Cybersecurity and Privacy Partner From Mayer Brown

Charles-Albert Helleputte will lead the firm's EU cybersecurity, data and privacy practice.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

September 01, 2020 | International Edition

Cooley Brings In Europe Team Led By DLA Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Co-Head For New Brussels Base

The partner is joined by three lawyers in Cooley's recently launched Brussels base.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

August 06, 2020 | International Edition

EU Regulators Open Investigation Into Google's Fitbit Acquisition, Cleary Leads

European regulators will assess whether the tech giant's bid for Fitbit would give it an unfair advantage over competitors.

By Linda A. Thompson

3 minute read

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