Simon Taylor
Simon Taylor is Brussels correspondent for Law.com International. He covers EU regulatory affairs and news about law firms in Brussels and other major cities in continental Europe. He can be reached at [email protected] and is on Twitter @simontaylor71
April 05, 2019 | International Edition
European Commission Charges Video Game Companies With Antitrust Violations for Use of Geo-blockingThe commission said Valve, the owner of the Steam video game distribution platform, and five video game publishers used geo-blocking to prevent consumers from purchasing video games outside their home country.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
April 04, 2019 | International Edition
Freshfields Promotes Two Brussels Lawyers to Partner in Large Global Promotion RoundIn total, the firm promoted 22 lawyers to partner in various cities around the world.
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
April 01, 2019 | International Edition
Weil Gotshal Hires Clifford Chance Partner in ParisBenjamin de Blegiers will join the firm as a private equity and M&A partner.
By Simon Taylor
1 minute read
March 28, 2019 | International Edition
Europe to Monitor Foreign Investments, but Don't Expect a European CFIUSThe EU oversight mechanism does not exert as much control as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., lawyers say.
By Simon Taylor
4 minute read
March 28, 2019 | International Edition
Europe to Monitor Foreign Investments, but Don't Expect a European CFIUSThe EU oversight mechanism does not exert as much control as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., lawyers say.
By Simon Taylor
4 minute read
March 28, 2019 | International Edition
EU Court Clears Germany of Illegally Giving State Aid to Heavy IndustryThe EU's Court of Justice found that Germany acted legally when it exempted heavy industry from subsidies intended to aid in the development of wind and solar power and that the exemptions should not be classified as state aid.
By Simon Taylor
2 minute read
March 28, 2019 | International Edition
WTO Rules US Failed to Stop Illegal Aid for BoeingThe ruling opens the door for the EU to impose retaliatory tariffs against U.S. goods and services.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
March 27, 2019 | International Edition
Baker Botts Hires Energy Policy Expert in BrusselsLeigh Hancher is an expert in EU energy regulatory law and has advised clients and regulators on energy law and policy for 30 years.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
March 27, 2019 | International Edition
Baker Botts Hires Energy Policy Expert in BrusselsLeigh Hancher is an expert in EU energy regulatory law and has advised clients and regulators on energy law and policy for 30 years.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
March 26, 2019 | International Edition
EU Disregards US Call for Ban on Huawei Products but Recommends Increased Security AssessmentEU member nations are being asked to carry out individual risk assessments, which would then be pooled to help the EU decide if it needs to take further action against companies such as Huawei.
By Simon Taylor
3 minute read
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