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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October 17, 2024 | International Edition

Davis Polk Veterans Launch M&A, Private Equity Boutique in France & Italy

Former Davis Polk partner Christophe Perchet and three private equity and M&A lawyers are launching Aurès in Milan and Paris.

By Rick Mitchell

2 minute read

October 15, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters Rehires Paris Partner From Freshfields & Adds Second in Amsterdam

Marc Perrone co-led Freshfields's Paris financial regulation practice, while Amsterdam-based Mariken van Loopik led De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek's financial regulation practice.

By Rick Mitchell

2 minute read

October 11, 2024 | International Edition

BCLP Hires Paris Corporate Partner From Orrick & Other French Moves

Hughes Hubbard, DLA Piper, Bird & Bird and Mayer Brown also added to their Paris practices.

By Rick Mitchell

4 minute read

October 09, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Paris Hires Tech Partner Anticipating 'Huge Wave' of AI Projects

Clifford Chance's global tech practice accounts for 10% of the firm's global revenue, driven by 600 lawyers including 60 partners.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

October 07, 2024 | International Edition

Bredin Prat, Darrois Steer LVMH's Acquisition of Weekly Photo Magazine Paris Match

The sale sees the magazine pass from a group controlled by billionaire Vincent Bolloré to the luxury group controlled by France's richest man, Bernard Arnault.

By Rick Mitchell

2 minute read

October 04, 2024 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn, GBS Advise in Colombia's $20 Billion Sunken Treasure Dispute

The dispute over the $20 billion treasure believe to be aboard the the sunken San José galleon pits Gibson Dunn & Crutcher against GBS Disputes for the second time.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

October 01, 2024 | International Edition

Ashurst Hires Partner-Led Italian Finance Team While Geradin Opens Nordic Hub in Helsinki

Ashurst has hired partner Riccardo Rossi and his Chiomenti team to expand its Milan banking and finance practice, coinciding with Geradin Partners opening an office in Finland to act as its Nordic hub.

By Rick Mitchell

3 minute read

September 29, 2024 | International Edition

Malaysia Courts Global Law Firms with Economic Zone and Arbitration Reforms

The Southeast Asian country is easing licensing rules for some foreign firms and making other changes, but will it be enough to attract law firms to Kuala Lumpur?

By Rick Mitchell

5 minute read

September 23, 2024 | International Edition

Cleary, Weil, Darrois Advise on General Mills $2.1B Sale of Yogurt Business to French Companies

Cleary is advising General Mills on the sale of its yogurt business while Weil counsels French dairy giant Lactalis and Darrois advises dairy co-op Sodiaal.

By Rick Mitchell

2 minute read

September 19, 2024 | International Edition

Orrick Adds Partner-Led Paris Finance Team as European Firms Ramp Up M&A and Finance Hiring

Orrick and Willkie are the latest Big Law firms to bolster their finance and M&A teams as part of the ongoing expansion across Europe.

By Rick Mitchell

2 minute read

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