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].
December 11, 2024 | International Edition
Bird & Bird CEO Christian Bartsch: ‘We Aim to Become a Billion-Euro Firm’Bird & Bird aims to increase revenue to more than $1 billion within the next five years, with the German practice playing a crucial role.
By Ulrike Barth
3 minute read
November 21, 2024 | International Edition
Ex-Dewey & LeBoeuf Banking Lawyer on Trial in Germany’s Cum-Ex Tax ScandalKai-Uwe Steck, once a pivotal witness in the prosecution of lawyers and bankers charged with looting billions from the Treasury, now finds himself on the other side of the courtroom—facing trial for alleged tax evasion.
By Ulrike Barth
3 minute read
November 19, 2024 | International Edition
German Court Finds Facebook Must Pay Users for Data Breach, But Less Than ExpectedThe Federal Court of Justice recognises user rights to non-material damages following a massive data breach but plaintiffs' lawyers are likedly to be disappointed by the amount.
By Ulrike Barth
3 minute read
November 13, 2024 | International Edition
Facebook Data Breach: German Court Opens Door for CompensationThe country’s Federal Court of Justice has indicated tens of thousands of people suing Meta could be eligible for non-material damages.
By Ulrike Barth
4 minute read
August 25, 2024 | International Edition
Young, Digital, Demanding: How Gen Z Is Challenging Germany's Law FirmsGeneration Z is tech-savvy, purpose-driven, and demanding a new leadership style. Are law firms ready?
By Ulrike Barth
4 minute read
August 22, 2024 | International Edition
Deutsche Bank Settles with 60% of Postbank Shareholders After 14-Year Legal BattleLaw 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 AssetsThe 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 FirmsECJ 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
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