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Simon Taylor

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

March 20, 2019 | Law.com

EU Hits Google With a $1.7 Billion Antitrust Fine

This marks the third billion-dollar penalty European regulators have imposed on the tech giant for hindering competition.

By Simon Taylor

5 minute read

March 20, 2019 | Legaltech News

EU Antitrust Regulators Launch Online 'eLeniency' Tool for Whistleblowers

The tool enables whistleblowers to report suspected cases of price-fixing and to make leniency requests online, making it easier for companies to come forward.

By Simon Taylor

2 minute read

March 19, 2019 | International Edition

EU Antitrust Regulators Launch Online Tool for Whistleblowers

The tool enables whistleblowers to report suspected cases of price-fixing and to make leniency requests online, making it easier for companies to come forward.

By Simon Taylor

2 minute read

March 19, 2019 | International Edition

Morrison & Foerster Adds Investigations and Corporate Governance Partners in Germany

The addition of Roland Steinmeyer and Patrick Späth comes at a time when the firm has been expanding its global investigations, compliance, and white collar defense practice

By Simon Taylor

3 minute read

March 14, 2019 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Names New Chair of Paris Office

Olivier Vermeulen, a French lawyer, joined the firm three years ago as a partner.

By Simon Taylor

3 minute read

March 14, 2019 | Law.com

Paul Hastings Names New Chair of Paris Office

Olivier Vermeulen, a French lawyer, joined the firm three years ago as a partner.

By Simon Taylor

3 minute read

March 12, 2019 | International Edition

US Companies Filed Record Number of Patent Applications With European Patent Office in 2018

European companies from 38 countries filed the most applications—47 percent—while companies based in Asia, including in China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, filed 22.6 percent.

By Simon Taylor

4 minute read

March 12, 2019 | Law.com

US Companies Filed Record Number of Applications With European Patent Office in 2018

European companies from 38 countries filed the most applications—47 percent—while companies based in Asia, including in China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, filed 22.6 percent.

By Simon Taylor

4 minute read

March 08, 2019 | International Edition

European Commission Accepts Commitments From Film Studios to End TV Geoblocking in EU

The move will open up pay-TV markets, allowing consumers across the EU access to a wider range of content regardless of their location.

By Simon Taylor

2 minute read

March 07, 2019 | International Edition

E.U. Nations Reject European Commission Money Laundering Blacklist

In a rare rebuke, all 28 EU countries rejected the European Commission's list of countries deemed high-risk for their failure to take adequate measures to prevent the financing of terrorist groups and money laundering.

By Simon Taylor

3 minute read