Anne Bagamery
Anne Bagamery is the Paris-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in France and elsewhere in Europe. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected] and on Twitter: @abagamery.
May 14, 2024 | International Edition
Rising Stars: Europe's Best Up-and-Coming Female Lawyers, 2024More than 100 submissions from across more than 40 firms and 16 countries have been whittled down to find the best up-and-coming women practicing in Continental Europe.
By Anne Bagamery
24 minute read
May 13, 2024 | International Edition
Shearman-Associated Firm in Italy Is Being 'Dissolved' Following A&O MergerThe Italian firm, created in 2021 by a spinoff of Shearman's Rome and Milan offices, has seen most of its lawyers move to other firms in the run-up to the merger, according to insiders.
By Alex D'Elia | Rick Mitchell | Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
March 26, 2024 | International Edition
As Construction Disputes Multiply, Lawyers in UAE Face Heightened ChallengesConstruction is a $41 billion industry in the UAE, and arbitration makes up 49% of dispute cases. Both metrics are growing—requiring law firms to navigate changing government policies, fierce competition, technological advancements, and communication gaps.
By Dario Sabaghi
6 minute read
February 12, 2024 | International Edition
Dublin Is Building Its Competitive Edge as a Global Arbitration CenterIreland's journey towards becoming a pre-eminent hub for dispute resolution is being marked by its position as an EU member, progressive legislative steps and a clear commitment to international standards, and by the introduction of third-party funding in international commercial arbitration.
By Killian O'Reilly, Neil Cahill, Ania Farren and Sonia Morton
4 minute read
February 02, 2024 | International Edition
Cohen & Gresser Adds Venture Capital Team in ParisThe addition of a three-lawyer, partner-led team from a French boutique helps the litigation-focused firm rebuild and expand after several recent losses in the French capital.
By Anne Bagamery
3 minute read
February 01, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst Expands Alternative Services Division with Poland Office LaunchAshurst Advance's new office, in Krakow, is being opened in partnership with Elevate, a global ALSP based in Los Angeles.
By Rick Mitchell
2 minute read
January 29, 2024 | International Edition
France Creates Appeals Court to Focus on Climate LitigationLawyers say the creation of the new court is an acknowledgment of the growth, importance and complexity of climate litigation.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
January 25, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields Continues Global Antitrust Expansion With Partner Hire in Paris From LinklatersThe arrival is Freshfields' fourth partner hire to its global competition practice in the past year.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
January 22, 2024 | International Edition
French High-Court Ruling Affirms Companies' Liability for Complicity in Crimes Against HumanityThe procedural ruling, concerning the French cement company Lafarge in Syria, clarifies the legal basis for investigating such actions.
By Anne Bagamery
4 minute read
January 18, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters Snags Veteran HSF Partner to Co-Head Paris Corporate/M&A PracticeHubert Segain joins after 18 years at HSF, where he rose to partner in 2008, headed the corporate practice in Paris, and served on the firm's global governing council.
By Anne Bagamery
2 minute read
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