Rick Mitchell

Rick Mitchell is a Paris-based correspondent for Law.com International. He writes about lawyers and legal issues in France and elsewhere in Europe. His coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments, litigation and arbitration, and regulatory issues. He can be reached at [email protected]

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June 18, 2024 | International Edition

Curtis Expands in Italy, Hiring Veteran Corporate, Compliance Partner in Rome

Gianluca Cattani spent close to 24 years at Studio Legale Delfino e Associati, Willkie Farr & Gallagher's affiliate firm in Italy, where he led the corporate and compliance department.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | International Edition

Dentons Lures Mayer Brown Paris Partner; McDermott Names German Managing Partner

Matthias Kampshoff is McDermott's new managing partner for Germany and other European partner moves.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

June 14, 2024 | International Edition

Former Linklaters Real Estate Partner Leads 7-Lawyer Exodus to Local Swedish Firm

A seven-lawyer Linklaters real estate transactions team in Stockholm led by a longtime specialist in Nordic real estate M&A deals has joined "highly ranked" local Swedish firm Gernandt & Danielsson.

By Rick Mitchell

2 minute read

June 11, 2024 | International Edition

Multinationals Face Huge Fines for Supply Chain Breaches Under New EU Directive

International companies that fail to comply with the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive by 2027 could face fines as high as 5% of their worldwide turnover as well as increased compliance costs and lawsuits.

By Rick Mitchell

5 minute read

June 05, 2024 | International Edition

McDonald's Loses 'Big Mac' Trademark Case in EU Dispute Over Chicken Burgers

McDonald's Irish rival Supermac's described the case as "trademark bullying" and called the ECJ General Court decision a significant victory for small businesses worldwide.

By Rick Mitchell

4 minute read

May 24, 2024 | International Edition

French In-House Counsel May Finally Get Limited Confidentiality Protection for Internal Consultations

France has adopted bills that would give in-house legal professionals limited confidentiality protection but the French Conference of Bar Association Presidents—which encompasses about half of the country's lawyers—opposes the proposals.

By Rick Mitchell

8 minute read

May 17, 2024 | International Edition

Goodwin, White & Case Grow Investment Funds Practices in Luxembourg

Jones Day also added to its head count, hiring a disputes partner from Eversheds Sutherland in Amsterdam.

By Rick Mitchell

5 minute read

May 13, 2024 | International Edition

Shearman-Associated Firm in Italy Is Being 'Dissolved' Following A&O Merger

The Italian firm, created in 2021 by a spinoff of Shearman's Rome and Milan offices, has seen most of its lawyers move to other firms in the run-up to the merger, according to insiders.

By Alex D'Elia | Rick Mitchell | Anne Bagamery

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