Louis Altmann

Louis Altmann

Louis started at law.com after finishing his NCTJ Diploma with the Press Association. Before that he graduated from the University of Southampton with a BA in History.

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October 15, 2024 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Must Reveal Source of 'Forged' Document After Deripaska Wins Case

The matter concerns a long-running dispute between two rival oligarchs.

By Louis Altmann

3 minute read

October 14, 2024 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Staves Off Meta's Attempt to Stop £3.1B Collective Action

The case turns on whether or not the tech giant has abused its market position.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

Are Law Firms Themselves to Blame When a Client Refuses to Pay?

With law firms facing longer debtor days and having to take clients to court over unpaid bills, in-house counsel and partners explain what firms can do to address what many call a system in dire need of an overhaul.

By Louis Altmann

6 minute read

October 04, 2024 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Rebuffs Call to Reveal Origins of 'Forged' Document in Deripaska Case

The oligarch is applying to the court to get the litigation powerhouse to reveal the identity of a consultancy that provided a document that was crucial to the multi-million damages awarded in a related case.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 30, 2024 | International Edition

Three-Quarters of Law Firms Have Passwords Leaked on Dark Web

A report by Atlas Cloud reveals that more than one million law firm-related passwords have been leaked, including those belonging to large law firms.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 27, 2024 | International Edition

New Law Firm Offices Boost Recruitment, Savills Finds

Renovations, however, do not hold the same weight when attracting new hires.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 26, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields' Rebrand: Firm Still Committed to Germany, Senior Partner Says

Commentators say dropping the German part of the firm's name is yet another indication of the firm's de-emphasis on Germany as the firm targets American growth—but Georgia Dawson is determined to dispel this view.

By Louis Altmann

4 minute read

September 24, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields Scraps 'Bruckhaus Deringer' From Name

The new brand will start to be rolled out from October, with the firm undergoing a formal name change.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 19, 2024 | International Edition

British Legal Awards 2024: Freshfields, Latham and DLA Vie for Top Honours

This year's event will be held at London's historic Honourable Artillery Company.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read

September 19, 2024 | International Edition

Jones Day Billing Under the Spotlight in Court

The firm is demanding hundreds of thousands of pounds in legal fees as part of a U.K. High Court dispute with Arcadia Energy, which the oil giant is contesting.

By Louis Altmann

2 minute read