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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January 15, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Goodwin Hires Quinn Emanuel Partner to Launch Office in Brussels

Quinn Emanuel also lost its Brussels managing partner to an antitrust boutique and appointed a new office managing partner in the city.

By Rick Mitchell

4 minute read

January 14, 2025 | International Edition

Simmons Partner Joins French IP Boutique to Lead New Amsterdam Outpost

Months after losing a projects finance team to Greenberg Traurig in Warsaw, Dentons took a projects team from DLA Piper in the city.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

January 13, 2025 | Law.com

Goodwin to Launch Brussels Office With Quinn Emanuel Antitrust Partner

Quinn Emanuel also lost its Brussels managing partner to an antitrust boutique and appointed a new office managing partner in the city.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

January 13, 2025 | International Edition

Goodwin Hires Quinn Emanuel Antitrust Partner to Launch Brussels Office

Quinn Emanuel also lost its Brussels managing partner to an antitrust boutique and appointed a new office managing partner in the city.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

January 13, 2025 | The American Lawyer

As U.S. Firms Gain Market Share, Freshfields Maintains Top Spot in European M&A Rankings

Latham, Skadden, Kirkland and White & Case were among U.S. firms that gained market share, mostly at the expense of U.K. headquartered rivals.

By Rick Mitchell

5 minute read

January 13, 2025 | International Edition

Freshfields Leads European M&A Rankings Again in 2024, as U.S. Firms Gain Market Share

Total announced European M&A deal value was up about 19% in 2024, as European Central Bank rate cuts helped revive a market ‘stifled’ by borrowing costs.

By Rick Mitchell

5 minute read