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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November 21, 2024 | International Edition

DLA Piper & Hogan Lovells Expand German Construction and Property Practices

DLA Piper’s Düsseldorf office has hired Clifford Chance real estate partner Gerold Jaeger while Hogan Lovells is bringing on a senior Dentons construction partner and his team.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

November 19, 2024 | International Edition

Hengeler Mueller Announces Record Partner Promotions Round

The elite German firm has almost doubled its promotions from last year.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

November 14, 2024 | International Edition

Big Law Profits From Germany’s Painful Economic and Political Woes

Though the powerhouse of Europe seems to be taking a beating, law firms are set to do well in regulating and advising on the country’s transformative troubles.

By James Jackson

6 minute read

November 11, 2024 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Boosts Germany with Kirkland & EY Private Equity Hires, Hints at More

Former Kirkland Munich partner David Huthmacher joins Hogan Lovells’ expanded private equity team alongside EY's Jan Philipp Feigen and Maximilian Menges.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

November 07, 2024 | International Edition

German Justice Minister Resigns, Replaced by Former Judge and Transport Minister

Justice Minister Marco Buschmann, a former White & Case lawyer, is being replaced amid the country's economic and political turmoil.

By James Jackson

2 minute read

November 03, 2024 | International Edition

Swiss Lawyers Sanctioned by U.S. Treasury Over Russia Denounce 'Political' Accusations

Zurich-based lawyers Andres Baumgartner and Fabio Libero Delco deny U.S. allegations they describe as "baseless".

By James Jackson

3 minute read

October 31, 2024 | International Edition

HSF, Gowling WLG, Addleshaw Goddard Strengthen German Offices & Other Strategic Hires

Addleshaw Goddard and Herbert Smith Freehills are expanding in Germany despite economic challenges, while others are hiring in London, Brussels, the Netherlands, and France.

By James Jackson

3 minute read

October 30, 2024 | International Edition

German Legal Reforms To Level the Playing Field for Global Firms

German reforms aim to eliminate regulatory loopholes, address LLP eligibility and ownership structures, and make competition easier for international firms.

By James Jackson

3 minute read