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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April 19, 2024 | International Edition

EU Competition Boutique Hires Veteran Litigator to Open Paris Office

Brussels-based Geradin Partners co-led a 2022 UK litigation as part of an up to €25 billion antitrust class action against Google.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

April 19, 2024 | International Edition

Three Firms Steer €1B Paris IPO for French Software Company

Cleary, Hogan Lovells and White & Case are advising in the IPO, which is the first under a recent simplification of French rules to allow skipping retail investors.

By Rick Mitchell

2 minute read

April 15, 2024 | International Edition

Merger-Bound Shearman Loses Paris Tax Team to McDermott

McDermott said its Paris tax practice now has 10 attorneys, including four partners, one counsel, and five associates.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

April 15, 2024 | International Edition

After French Supermarket Group Casino's Collapse, its Top Lawyer Finds New Home at Dairy Giant Lactalis

Meanwhile, former Air France-KLM general counsel says he's serving a 'part time' legal role at Casino to help the company traverse its post-restructuring period.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

April 10, 2024 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Hires 6-Lawyer Team, Including Former French Energy Regulator, in Paris

In other Paris moves, Herbert Smith Freehills got back a veteran banking and finance partner from a French firm, and a veteran Big Law arbitration partner started his own firm.

By Rick Mitchell

4 minute read

April 09, 2024 | International Edition

European Commission's Illumina Antitrust Enforcement 'Misinterpreted' Regulation, Adviser to EU Top Court Says

An ECJ decision to follow its Advocate General's advice could doom the EU antitrust watchdog's other cases targeting mergers that don't meet revenue thresholds.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

April 07, 2024 | International Edition

Jones Day in Paris Grabs Partner-Led Government Regulation Team From White & Case

Partner François-Guilhem Vaissier has advised on high-speed rail projects in France, conventional and renewable energy projects in Africa, and a desalination plant in Morocco, among other projects.

By Rick Mitchell

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