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].
January 17, 2022 | International Edition
Locke Lord Adds Four Lawyers to IP Group in London and BrusselsThe firm has hired UK boutique Lewis Silkin's intellectual property group head as part of the quartet.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
January 09, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Piper Brussels Finance Trio Quit For Independent FirmThe new hires will bolster the independent firm's transactional services team.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
January 07, 2022 | International Edition
Covington & Burling Adds Former EU Trade Commissioner In BrusselsThe former EU trade chief has joined Covington's global public policy practice as a senior advisor.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
January 06, 2022 | International Edition
'Workplace Issues Won't Blow Over': Leaders at Europe's Top Firms See Challenges on All Fronts in 2022Europe's law firm leaders talk about where they expect to find opportunities in the coming 12 months.
By Anne Bagamery | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen
7 minute read
December 17, 2021 | International Edition
European Commission to the World: Gig Economy Workers Are EmployeesThe Commission's attempt to regulate the bloc's gig economy—a world-first— is unlikely to result in less litigation around platform workers' employment status, lawyers say.
By Linda A. Thompson
7 minute read
December 15, 2021 | International Edition
2021 In Review: The Year Continental Europe Went From Worry to WealthAfter a shaky start, 2021 eventually proved to be hugely successful for many firms thanks to a late deal surge. But firms are still grappling with the remote working debate and, of course, the pay war.
By Anne Bagamery | Linda A. Thompson | James Carstensen
8 minute read
December 14, 2021 | International Edition
Host of Top Firms Lead On €800M Blackstone Luxembourg DealThe deal arrives amid a period of heightened private equity activity in Luxembourg.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
December 08, 2021 | International Edition
It's 'None of Your Business': The Privacy Nonprofit Founded by Lawyer Max Schrems Is Gearing UpNOYB expects to file between 5,000 and 10,000 General Data Protection Regulation complaints in the coming months.
By Linda A. Thompson
6 minute read
December 06, 2021 | International Edition
Goodwin Luxembourg Poaches Funds Expert From Local OutfitLuxembourg's booming fund industry has attracted several U.S. firms to the Grand Duchy.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
November 23, 2021 | International Edition
US Firm Mulls Brussels Launch 14 Years After Leaving CountryThe firm is now considering a formal office launch after adding more antitrust depth in London.
By Linda A. Thompson
2 minute read
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