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NRF regulatory partner returns
Norton Rose Fulbright in Frankfurt welcomes return of regulatory partner, bringing back client-side experience.
Linklaters in German blockchain first
In DLT-based payments, Linklaters advises Commerzbank on pilot project for machine-to-machine payments.
Simmons & Simmons expands in Germany
Addition to Frankfurt office reflects strong client demand in employment and labour services.
Mathys & Squire snaps up Munich IP team
Firm continues its European expansion with strategic addition of top Munich IP team and readies for Brexit.
Capital move for Bird & Bird
Firm to open flexible work space in Berlin to tap into new business and complement existing offices in Germany.
HSF to exit Berlin
Berlin exit as Herbert Smith Freehills refocuses on Frankfurt and Düsseldorf, leaving even less international coverage in the city.
Addleshaw Goddard takes on BCLP team to set up in Hamburg
Addleshaw Goddard breaks into Germany with hire of Hamburg BCLP lawyers, extends firm's global reach. Updated with BCLP response.
Clyde & Co expands in Germany with Hamburg office
Firm hires marine cohort in further expansion in continental Europe with the opening of an office in Hamburg.
Pinsent Masons hits bullseye with Frankfurt presence
Pinsent Masons Frankfurt opening third location in Germany, expands network and hits a bullseye headcount of 180.
Major raid on German bank linked to Panama papers
Deutsche Bank spirals into trouble as headquarters raided related to a Panama Papers probe, meanwhile shares fall and leaders leave.
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
The UK & Europe cryptocurrency race is on
Race is on but compariable regulatory extensions suggests UK regulation of the cryptocurrency market would take two years, says legal director.
ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
Balancing competitiveness and environment tops the maritime agenda
Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.
Giant carmakers fall foul of EU antitrust investigation
European Commission investigating carmakers in alleged collusion to keep certain emissions technologies out of passenger cars in Europe.
German court delays YouTube intellectual property case
Music producer working with singer Sarah Brightman waits on Der Bundesgerichtshof as the court seeks input on interpretation issues.
Oxford study highlights in-house counsel role in Germany
Oxford University study highlights the need to control risks as legal departments find there is rising profile internally.
Former SS camp guard finally deported to Germany from US
A former SS camp guard Jakiv Palij is in Germany 14 years after his US deportation signed, but it remains to be seen if will face trial.
German government mulls draft law on foreign takeovers
Worried about China and national security, Germany may see a new law on foreign takeovers before the year is out.