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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March 11, 2022 | International Edition

Cleary Adds First Brussels Lateral in 15 Years From Linklaters

The lateral hire marks the first in 15 years for Cleary's Brussels office.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

March 11, 2022 | International Edition

'I Would Recommend It To Everyone': A Taylor Wessing Partner on Her 1-Year Break from the Legal Industry

"Imagine telling everyone that you are leaving to follow your passion and then coming back and saying: 'Whoops, I liked it, but I didn't like it that much.' It feels like a joke."

By Linda A. Thompson

7 minute read

March 08, 2022 | International Edition

'Nobody Is Going to Give Up': How Ukraine's Lawyers are Taking Up Arms and Facing Russia's War

After fleeing their cities, top lawyers have completely ceased their normal operations and are instead wielding their network of international business contacts to funnel military, logistic and financial resources into the country.

By Linda A. Thompson

5 minute read

March 07, 2022 | International Edition

Covington Team Accuses Russia of War Crimes in Hague Court Hearing

Covington represented Ukraine in a three-hour hearing over Russia's military invasion. Russia did not attend the hearing.

By Linda A. Thompson

4 minute read

March 07, 2022 | International Edition

Covington Team Accuses Russia of War Crimes in Hague Court Hearing

Covington represented Ukraine in a three-hour hearing over Russia's military invasion. Russia did not attend the hearing.

By Linda A. Thompson

4 minute read

March 07, 2022 | International Edition

Europe's Bar Associations Condemn Russia's Actions But Urge Caution On Clients

The groups are speaking out forcefully and organizing to provide aid to Ukrainian lawyers and refugees, but they also acknowledge the obligation to provide counsel, and the needs and concerns, of their Russian members.

By Anne Bagamery | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen

8 minute read

March 02, 2022 | International Edition

Heavy Sanctions Will Hobble Russia's Economy, Lawyers Say. But the Question Is When?

The unprecedented Western sanctions imposed on Russia are likely to create an inflation and liquidity crisis in Russia, but they will also increase inflation in Europe, lawyers say.

By Linda A. Thompson

5 minute read

March 01, 2022 | International Edition

U.S. Law Firm to Represent Ukraine in Proceedings Before UN Court

Covington & Burling will represent the Ukrainian government in the proceedings it has launched before the Hague-based International Court of Justice over Russia's invasion of the country.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

March 01, 2022 | International Edition

U.S. Law Firm to Represent Ukraine in Proceedings Before UN Court

Covington & Burling will represent the Ukrainian government in the proceedings it has launched before the Hague-based International Court of Justice over Russia's invasion of the country.

By Linda A. Thompson

2 minute read

February 23, 2022 | International Edition

EU Corporate Due Diligence Bill Would Affect Thousands of Companies

The new EU-wide law would require companies to monitor, prevent and account for adverse human rights and environmental impacts in their own operations, as well as those of their subsidiaries and their entire supply chains.

By Linda A. Thompson

3 minute read

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