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Law graduate (Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Laws, Master of Commercial Law) with six years in geopolitics and legal journalism and seven years of legal research and paralegal experience, and more recently practical legal experience in international human rights law (including submissions to the UN) and international commercial law (particularly maritime). Formerly based in Germany for seven years, and maintain a network of contacts in E.U. organisations, universities, law firms and think tanks in law and politics. Wrote mainly about West European & E.U. policy and international law, transatlantic relations, Russia, Turkey, and Iran, including international conventions such as the JCPOA.
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Dentons Trio Move to Pinsent Masons in Germany
Three lawyers from Dentons have moved to Pinsent Masons in Germany, marking a significant shift within the legal industry. The move highlights the ongoing changes and competitive dynamics among major law firms in the region.
Clifford Chance Swoops For PwC Tax Partner in Frankfurt
Clifford Chance has recruited a tax partner from PwC in Frankfurt, marking a significant move in the legal industry. This acquisition highlights Clifford Chance's strategic expansion and PwC's role in the corporate landscape.
Jones Day Adds Veteran Baker McKenzie Partner in Munich
Jones Day has hired a veteran partner from Baker McKenzie to join its Munich office, marking a significant addition to its team in the region.
Paul Hastings Adds Clifford Chance Partner in Germany
Paul Hastings has expanded its presence in Germany by adding a partner from Clifford Chance. This move is part of the firm's strategy to strengthen its corporate law capabilities in the region.
McDermott Finance Partner and 2 Associates Jump to Simmons in Frankfurt
Simmons & Simmons has recruited Oliver Hahnelt, a partner from McDermott Will & Emery, to join its Frankfurt office. Hahnelt, who has been with McDermott for six years, will bring his leveraged finance practice and two managing associates with him.
How Tech and ESG are Driving German Dealmaking Through a 'Polycrisis' World
The article discusses how technology and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are influencing dealmaking in Germany amidst a world facing multiple crises. It highlights the critical role these elements play in shaping business strategies and transactions.
Freshfields, Hengeler Lead on €1.5B ESG-Linked Finance Deal
Freshfields and Hengeler are leading a €1.5 billion ESG-linked finance deal, highlighting significant developments in the finance sector with a focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
Bayer Names Next General Counsel, Swoops for Daimler's Ex-Legal Chief
Bayer has appointed a new General Counsel, recruiting the former legal chief of Daimler. This move highlights Bayer's strategic efforts to strengthen its legal team with experienced leadership from a major automotive company.
Ashurst Hits Bird & Bird for Munich Tech Partner
Ashurst has expanded its digital economy team in Munich by hiring Alexander Duisberg as a tech and data partner. Duisberg will advise clients on various legal aspects of the digital economy, including blockchain, cyber-security, data spaces, and AI.
PwC Legal Hires Pinsent Masons Frankfurt Real Estate Partner
PwC Legal has hired a real estate partner from Pinsent Masons in Frankfurt, marking a significant move in the legal industry. This development highlights the ongoing competitive dynamics within the corporate legal sector.
Germany Proposes All-English Language Courts for International Disputes
Germany is proposing the establishment of all-English language courts to handle international commercial disputes. This initiative aims to make Germany a more attractive venue for international litigation by removing language barriers and facilitating smoother legal processes for foreign businesses.
Norton Rose Frankfurt Office Raided Amid Tax Fraud Investigation
German prosecutors raided the Frankfurt office of Norton Rose as part of an ongoing tax fraud investigation. The raid is part of a broader effort to uncover and address tax-related misconduct within the firm.
Dentons Expands German Real Estate Practice with Partner Hire
Dentons has expanded its German real estate practice by hiring a new partner, reflecting the firm's strategic growth in the region.
Law firm Mayer Brown is moving its Frankfurt office in early 2024.
Law firm Mayer Brown is set to relocate its Frankfurt office in early 2024 to provide more uniformly sized offices for its lawyers.
5 Heavyweight Firms Advise on Vodafone-KKR Deal
Five major law firms are providing advisory services for a significant deal between Vodafone and KKR. The article highlights the involvement of these heavyweight firms in the corporate transaction, focusing on the legal aspects and implications of the merger and acquisition.
Unified Patent Court Appoints 85 Judges In Major Step Forward
The Unified Patent Court has appointed 85 judges, marking a significant advancement in its establishment. This development is a crucial step in the operationalization of the court, which aims to streamline patent litigation across Europe.
Siemens Litigator to Lead Germany's Top Arbitration Institution
Germany’s top arbitration body, the German Arbitration Institute (DIS), has appointed Ramona Schardt, a litigation specialist from Siemens Energy, as its next secretary general. Schardt, who has a 13-year career in international litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution at Siemens Energy, will begin her term on January 1, 2023.
Host of Elite Law Firms Lead $6.9B European Energy Deal
A consortium of top-tier law firms has facilitated a significant $6.9 billion energy deal in Europe, underscoring the legal sector's pivotal role in major financial transactions within the energy industry.
KPMG Law Germany Hits Clifford Chance and PwC for Triple Hire
KPMG Law Germany has made significant hires from Clifford Chance and PwC, strengthening its team with three new additions. This move highlights the competitive nature of the legal industry in Germany and the strategic efforts by KPMG to bolster its legal services.
Ashurst Hires McDermott Will & Emery International Arbitration Global Co-chair
Ashurst has hired the global co-chair of McDermott Will & Emery's international arbitration practice, marking a significant move in the legal industry. This strategic hire is expected to bolster Ashurst's capabilities in international arbitration.
KPMG Law Expands Polish Banking and Finance Practice With DWF Hire
KPMG Law has expanded its Polish banking and finance practice by hiring a professional from DWF. This move aims to strengthen KPMG's position in the Polish market, enhancing its capabilities in the banking and finance sector.
King & Spalding Adds Five-Lawyer Corporate Team In Germany
King & Spalding has expanded its corporate, finance & investments practice in Frankfurt by adding a five-person private equity team led by former Milbank partner Peter Memminger. Memminger, whose practice focuses on M&A, corporate, and litigation work, will bring a senior counsel, two counsel, and an associate from his private firm.
EY and KPMG Legal Arms Continue Europe Expansion With Hires from Novartis, Norton Rose
EY and KPMG are expanding their legal arms in Europe by hiring professionals from Novartis and Norton Rose. This move signifies their strategic growth in the European market, leveraging talent from established firms to bolster their legal capabilities.
Eversheds Sutherland Partner, 2 Lawyers Switch to German Boutique
Eversheds Sutherland partner and two lawyers have transitioned to a German boutique law firm, highlighting a significant move within the legal industry.
Shearman Expands Finance Offering With White & Case Partner in Germany
Shearman expands its finance offering by bringing on a partner from White & Case in Germany, enhancing its capabilities in the region.
Eversheds Sutherland Adds Real Estate Partner in Munich
Eversheds Sutherland has expanded its real estate practice by adding a new partner in Munich, enhancing its capabilities in the region.
BCLP Hires 4 DLA Piper Partners in Frankfurt as It Continues Europe Expansion
A multidisciplinary team of four partners from DLA Piper will join Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s Frankfurt office, enhancing the firm's European offerings. The move aligns with BCLP's strategic focus on building international strength in high-growth practices.
Major Court Defeat for EC Holds Implications For Big Tech Crackdown, Lawyers Say
A significant court defeat for the European Commission has potential ramifications for the regulation of big tech companies. Legal experts suggest that this ruling could impact future enforcement actions and regulatory strategies within the European Union.
Six Months On: How Germany's Legal Industry Has Faced the Pandemic
The article discusses the optimism among major German law firms regarding a return to normalcy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This positive outlook is largely due to the successful implementation of digital technologies and the shift to remote work, which have allowed firms to continue their operations. Dr. Ulrich Wessels, the President of the German Federal Bar Association (BRAK), is quoted emphasizing the importance of competitiveness for law firms in this new environment. However, there is also a note of caution as there is still uncertainty about the potential impact of a second wave of the pandemic.
When then Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu, who was seen as more liberal and pro-Western than President Erdogan, stepped down, uncertainty surrounded future relations between Turkey and the West. Unlike Erdogan, Davutoglu held a much more E.U.-inclusive view and as such, was seen as the key mediator between Turkey and the E.U., personally brokering the migrant agreement with Merkel.
The European Union announced Wednesday that it has sealed a deal with Germany’s BioNTech and Pfizer in the United States to secure 300 million doses of their newly-developed coronavirus vaccine.
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