James Jackson
James Jackson is a correspondent for Law.com International based in Germany. He writes about lawyers and legal issues in Germany 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].
December 30, 2024 | International Edition
Dentons Germany Elects First Gender-Balanced Leaders & Promotions at Noerr, Gleiss LutzDentons has elected gender-balanced, co-managing partners for the first time while homegrown firms named new equity and salary partners to start in 2025
By James Jackson
2 minute read
December 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer
A&O Shearman Corporate Partner Heads to Jones DayThe addition of M&A veteran Michiel Huizinga comes as Jones Day is expanding its global corporate practice.
By James Jackson
1 minute read
December 27, 2024 | International Edition
Jones Day Hires A&O Shearman Frankfurt Corporate PartnerJones Day is expanding its global corporate practice composed of M&A and private equity lawyers.
By James Jackson
1 minute read
December 26, 2024 | Law.com
The Key Moves in the Reshuffling German Legal Market as 2025 DawnsTwo Linklaters lawyers are joining rivals while Noerr loses two to Heuking.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
December 24, 2024 | International Edition
DLA Piper, Heuking & Other Key Moves as German Legal Market Reshuffles Ahead of 2025Two Linklaters lawyers are joining rivals while Noerr loses two to Heuking.
By James Jackson
2 minute read
December 19, 2024 | International Edition
ECJ Ruling Upholds German Ban on Pure Private Equity Investment in Law FirmsThe European Court of Justice has issued a surprise rejection of the Halmer case which could have allowed private equity to directly invest in German law firms.
By James Jackson
4 minute read
December 18, 2024 | International Edition
Hengeler Brokers €15 Billion Settlement in Explosive Succession-Style Thiele Family FeudA showdown over the estate of German billionaire industrialist Heinz Hermann Thiele leaves his widow Nadia with dividends but little control.
By James Jackson
5 minute read
December 09, 2024 | International Edition
DLA Piper’s Pro Referee: In Both Law and Football, ‘You're Prosecutor & Kindergarten Teacher’Guido Kleve juggles leading DLP Piper’s Cologne office with his role as a referee in Germany's top football league, the Bundesliga.
By James Jackson
3 minute read
December 05, 2024 | International Edition
Top German Banking Partners Seiler & Rath Rejoin Latham After White & Case StintOliver Seiler and David Rath are rejoining Latham’s German capital markets team after just months at White & Case.
By James Jackson
3 minute read
December 03, 2024 | International Edition
Eversheds and Noerr hire Brussels' Partners & Other Key European MovesLaw firms are expanding their teams with new lateral partner hires across privacy, cybersecurity, trade law, real estate, and financial services to address rising market demands.
By James Jackson
3 minute read
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