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]
March 28, 2024 | International Edition
EU's Use of Controversial M&A Review Power Should Remain 'Exceptional,' Departing French Regulator SaysThe French competition authority's M&A chief, who is leaving to launch a competition economics service at a financial consultancy, also says France's revenue thresholds for merger scrutiny should change to reflect new realities.
By Rick Mitchell
7 minute read
March 21, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst Expands Again in Munich With IP Partner from Bird & BirdMorgan Lewis, Skadden, and Ogletree Deakins also made recent hires in Germany.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
March 20, 2024 | International Edition
Three Firms Lead AstraZeneca's $1.05 Billion Deal for French Biotech CompanyFreshfields is advising AstraZeneca, while Jones Day and Cooley are counseling Amolyt Pharma, based near Lyon, France.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
March 18, 2024 | International Edition
Class-Action Reform in France Awaits Parliament's Pleasure—and Waits, and Waits...Because of disagreement between the two chambers, the French legislature is already a year late in passing a national law under the 2020 EU Representative Actions Directive. Until it does, group actions and litigation funding are stalled, lawyers say.
By Rick Mitchell
8 minute read
March 06, 2024 | International Edition
Gide Adds Three Partners to Paris M&A Team in Hire from French RivalThe hire of deal partners with experience at Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance, shows Gide can attract top talent, says firm's senior partner.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
March 05, 2024 | International Edition
CMS Poland Takes 5-Lawyer Team from Deloitte LegalTeam leader Ryszard Manteuffel previously worked at Dentons and Baker McKenzie.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
March 01, 2024 | International Edition
Willkie Grows New Munich Office With Private Equity Partner From LathamWillkie said the hire continues its expansion in Germany, where it has tripled in size in four years to about 85 attorneys.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
February 26, 2024 | International Edition
Big Law Adds Tax, Litigation Attorneys in Europe as Brexit, Economy and Reforms Fuel DemandAshurst, Dentons, DLA Piper, Squire Patton Boggs and Paul Hastings have been adding investment fund tax partners, who can pivot their focus during market downturns to wherever demand is strongest.
By Rick Mitchell
4 minute read
February 21, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields Hires Hogan Lovells' Global Energy Transition HeadEnergy transition is a growing sector for law firms, as large corporates seek new ways of reducing carbon emissions, particularly in the EU where the legal framework is developing rapidly.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
February 20, 2024 | International Edition
France's Fidal and Its Network Partners Look to Expand Arbitration Work in Africa, EuropeThe French law firm has hired Africa-focused international arbitration partner Manuel Tomas at a time when international companies and their law firms are looking to tap into Africa's fast-growing markets.
By Rick Mitchell
5 minute read
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