Ulrike Barth

Ulrike Barth

Ulrike Barth is a correspondent for Law.com International based in Germany. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in Germany and elsewhere in Europe. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments, litigation and arbitration, and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].

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August 22, 2024 | International Edition

Deutsche Bank Settles with 60% of Postbank Shareholders After 14-Year Legal Battle

Law firms Hengeler Mueller and Bayer Krauss Hüber advised on the settlement.

By Ulrike Barth

2 minute read

July 31, 2024 | International Edition

Is Germany the Next Frontier for US-Style Class Actions?

Germany's class action reforms present challenges but U.S. lawyers also see opportunity in Europe's largest economy.

By Ulrike Barth

5 minute read

July 23, 2024 | International Edition

Sullivan & Cromwell, Simpson Thacher, Freshfields Advise on Bosch's $8B Acquisition of Johnson Controls and Hitachi Assets

The all-cash transaction is the largest acquisition to date for the privately held German technology group.

By Ulrike Barth

2 minute read

July 04, 2024 | International Edition

Germany Inches Closer to Allowing Investor-Owned Law Firms

ECJ Advocate-General recommends Germany allow non-lawyers to Invest in law firms in the landmark Halmer case, potentially opening the door to private equity investors.

By Ulrike Barth

4 minute read

June 17, 2024 | International Edition

EU Ruling May Open the Door to Private Equity Investing in German Law Firms

"Law firms are the last untapped gold mine for investors," said Thomas Kolhmeier from Swiss litigation financier Nivalion.

By Ulrike Barth

5 minute read

June 05, 2024 | International Edition

K&L Gates Expands German IP Practice With Four-Person Disputes Team

K&L Gates has hired an experienced team of IP disputes lawyers who will be based in Frankfurt and provide clients with integrated cross-border advice.

By Ulrike Barth

2 minute read