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].

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January 31, 2025 | International Edition

CMS Bets on Noxtua AI to Disrupt German Legal Tech Market in DeepSeek's Wake

CMS believes its specialised legal LLM, Noxtua, has a winning edge in the midst of an AI market shake-up

By James Jackson

4 minute read

January 31, 2025 | International Edition

Hengeler Advises On €7B Baltica 2 Wind Farm Deal Between Ørsted and PGE

Baltic Sea deal greeted by Polish PM Donald Tusk as “milestone for Poland’s energy future.”

By James Jackson

2 minute read

January 30, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Greenberg Traurig Launches Munich Office with Eight Hires, Including McDermott Group

Greenberg Traurig is launching its second German office with a team of eight new hires including a former McDermott M&A and private equity partner.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

January 30, 2025 | International Edition

Greenberg Traurig Launches Munich Office with Eight Hires from McDermott and Ehlers

Greenberg Traurig is launching its second German office with a team of eight new hires including a former McDermott M&A and private equity partner.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

January 27, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Orrick Loses 10-Lawyer Team to Herbert Smith in Germany

The entire 10-person corporate team from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe will be based in Düsseldorf as Herbert Smith Freehills strengthens cross-border practice.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

January 27, 2025 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Loses Two More Key German Real Estate Partners As Focus Shifts to Cross-Border Deals

Clifford Chance’s head of real estate in Germany and a senior partner are departing amid a market slump; three real estate partners have departed in as many months.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

January 27, 2025 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Hires 10-Lawyer Team from Orrick Germany, Including 3 Partners

The entire 10-person corporate team from Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe will be based in Düsseldorf as Herbert Smith Freehills strengthens cross-border practice.

By James Jackson

2 minute read