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]
June 11, 2024 | International Edition
Multinationals Face Huge Fines for Supply Chain Breaches Under New EU DirectiveInternational 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 BurgersMcDonald'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 ConsultationsFrance 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 LuxembourgJones 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 MergerThe 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
4 minute read
May 08, 2024 | International Edition
Eversheds Hires Partner-Led Banking Team in Milan, in Latest Shearman-Related Exit After A&O Tie-UpThe hire of a partner from a Sherman & Sterling-affiliated firm comes as Eversheds aims to expand in the Italian market in "strategic" sectors.
By Rick Mitchell
4 minute read
May 02, 2024 | International Edition
Paul Hastings Grabs Partner-Led Team From DLA Piper to Rebuild Restructuring Department in ParisThe firm has added several partners to its European financial restructuring practice this year, including a new co-chair of the group.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
May 01, 2024 | International Edition
Rebuilding French Supermarket Group Casino Hires Restructuring Lawyer as GCVideo game maker Ubisoft also named a replacement for its longtime chief legal officer.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
April 28, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires Noerr Partner in Brussels to Lead International Trade Litigation and Regulatory PracticeIncreasing geopolitical threats have swelled client demand for advice on international trade law, Ashurst said.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
April 25, 2024 | International Edition
Longtime Paris-Based McDermott Partner Joins Rimon in Texas"Texas is the place to be," said Nicolas Lafont, the latest Rimon lateral hire to cite the firm's rate flexibility as a key reason for his move.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
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