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]
October 25, 2024 | International Edition
Airbnb Prevails in French Competition Litigation But French Hotel Union Vows to AppealFrench firm Bredin Prat is defending the U.S. short-term lodging rental platform against a hotel trade group's litigation seeking €1.5 million in damages for "unfair competition" and major changes in its operations.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
October 22, 2024 | International Edition
A Legion of Law Firms Advise on Sanofi's Potential Sale of Consumer Health Care Unit to US Private Equity FundThe potential deal, valued at €16 billion, has met with controversy as critics raise concerns about a foreign buyer's impact on medication availability in France. The French government has stepped in to allay fears, agreeing to take a minority stake.
By Rick Mitchell
4 minute read
October 17, 2024 | International Edition
Davis Polk Veterans Launch M&A, Private Equity Boutique in France & ItalyFormer Davis Polk partner Christophe Perchet and three private equity and M&A lawyers are launching Aurès in Milan and Paris.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
October 15, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters Rehires Paris Partner From Freshfields & Adds Second in AmsterdamMarc Perrone co-led Freshfields's Paris financial regulation practice, while Amsterdam-based Mariken van Loopik led De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek's financial regulation practice.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
October 11, 2024 | International Edition
BCLP Hires Paris Corporate Partner From Orrick & Other French MovesHughes Hubbard, DLA Piper, Bird & Bird and Mayer Brown also added to their Paris practices.
By Rick Mitchell
4 minute read
October 09, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Paris Hires Tech Partner Anticipating 'Huge Wave' of AI ProjectsClifford Chance's global tech practice accounts for 10% of the firm's global revenue, driven by 600 lawyers including 60 partners.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
October 07, 2024 | International Edition
Bredin Prat, Darrois Steer LVMH's Acquisition of Weekly Photo Magazine Paris MatchThe sale sees the magazine pass from a group controlled by billionaire Vincent Bolloré to the luxury group controlled by France's richest man, Bernard Arnault.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
October 04, 2024 | International Edition
Gibson Dunn, GBS Advise in Colombia's $20 Billion Sunken Treasure DisputeThe dispute over the $20 billion treasure believe to be aboard the the sunken San José galleon pits Gibson Dunn & Crutcher against GBS Disputes for the second time.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
October 01, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst Hires Partner-Led Italian Finance Team While Geradin Opens Nordic Hub in HelsinkiAshurst has hired partner Riccardo Rossi and his Chiomenti team to expand its Milan banking and finance practice, coinciding with Geradin Partners opening an office in Finland to act as its Nordic hub.
By Rick Mitchell
3 minute read
September 29, 2024 | International Edition
Malaysia Courts Global Law Firms with Economic Zone and Arbitration ReformsThe Southeast Asian country is easing licensing rules for some foreign firms and making other changes, but will it be enough to attract law firms to Kuala Lumpur?
By Rick Mitchell
5 minute read
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