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German regulators expected to use 2017 M&A veto law for first time
The German government is worried about China's acquisition of its robotics and tech expertise and plans to use a 2017 law for first time to veto a bid.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
UK corporates paying dearly in desperate bid to retain EU employees
Following Brexit, UK companies are being forced to pay extra to keep employees from deserting, according to an immigration law firm's research.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
Deutsche Bank spends $17 billion in a decade on legal costs
Despite spending $17 billion, the bank still has five of its biggest cases outstanding and has set aside $2.9 billion for litigation provision in the first quarter.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
German prosecutors sell seized crypto for record millions of euros
German Prosecutors have sold seized cryptocurrency worth €12 million ($13.9 million), the highest such sale in German legal history.
Minister claims two million diesel car owners could join Volkswagen class action
Government approves draft law for a class action suit against Volkswagen that could attract two million diesel car owners.
Pinsent Masons snaps up Freshfields projects co-head in Germany
Dr Martin Eimer joins Pinsents as new finance and projects partner in Germany.
Former Linklaters partner jailed over sexual assault
The court heard that Linklaters had conducted a proper investigation at the time.
Clyde & Co snaps up four partner Ince team
Clyde & Co has turned to rival Ince & Co to staff up its latest international foray.
LOD launches office in Germany
The legal services company is launching its flexible lawyering model in Munich.
Mainz 05 obtains landmark ruling on tempory contracts
A top German football team has won as landmark ruling for temporary player contracts in team sports.
Mills & Reeve scales up with cross border partners
Mills & Reeve has bolstered its European reach signing agreements with partner firms in Germany and the Netherlands in efforts to boost business and serve clients better post Brexit.
Heuking Kühn picks up FPS team in Frankfurt
Notary and tax lawyer Dr Uwe Hartmann and his team have exited FPS to join Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek in Frankfurt.
KWM adds boutique to German operation
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) has picked up the five-lawyer team of a boutique firm in Mainz, Germany.
New real estate practice group at Schalast
German law firm Schalast has established a new real estate group with two high profile hires.
Luther legaltech strategy boosts growth and profitability
The German law firm is going through a generational shift which has seen it adopt new strategies, including digital innovation and flexible working.
Bryan Cave opens notary office in Frankfurt
Stefan Skulesch is one of only 300 notaries in the city.