At the ULN London Meeting on 29 May 2026, Iain Gilbey and Adèle de Canson from Pinsent Masons LLP used a series of iconic infrastructure and development projects to illustrate how European planning systems differ in practice. Their session compared common law and civil law approaches to land use, major projects and public interest considerations, […]
From 29–31 May 2026, members of the United Legal Network gathered in London for this year’s Spring Meeting, bringing together colleagues from across Europe. The event was hosted by our member firm Gordons Partnership, and we extend our sincere thanks to Susan Hunneyball and Mike Slade for organising a truly memorable and well-curated weekend. The […]
Members of the United Legal Network gathered for an inspiring ULN meeting in a truly exceptional setting at the Cap St. Georges Hotel, overlooking the Cypriot coastline. The weekend offered a valuable opportunity for exchange, insightful discussions and strengthening professional connections across the network. In addition to the meeting sessions, participants explored the cultural and […]
From 23–25 May 2025, members of the United Legal Network came together in Hamburg for this year’s Spring Meeting. The gathering was hosted by our member firm Heitmann Schubert Nickelsen, and we extend a warm thank-you to Dierk Nickelsen, who organised the weekend with great care and hospitality. The program included the General Assembly, discussions on internal matters […]
On 14 April 2025, the Council of the European Union officially adopted the “Stop-the-Clock” Directive, delaying the application dates of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Key Changes: CSRD Reporting Delay: The directive postpones CSRD reporting requirements by two years for companies in “wave 2” (due to […]
On February 25, 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered a pivotal judgment in Case C-339/22, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH v. Electrolux AB, addressing the scope of jurisdiction in cross-border patent infringement disputes within the EU. Background The case originated from a dispute between BSH Hausgeräte GmbH and Electrolux AB concerning alleged infringements […]
In December 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a landmark ruling concerning national laws that restrict ownership in law firms to qualified legal professionals. The decision holds significant implications for the legal profession across the European Union, reaffirming the importance of ethical independence and professional integrity. The case stemmed from […]
We are thrilled to welcome CGA – Christos Georgiades & Associates LLC, our newest member and the first from Cyprus, to our network! Established in 1974, CGA has grown into a leading specialist in International Disputes and Wealth Management. Bringing decades of experience, CGA’s Wealth Management team supports private and institutional investors with exceptional guidance on a wide […]
This week, we came together in a virtual meeting to remember and honor our dear friend and colleague, Yannis Pantelidis, our cherished member from Greece and former president of ULN. Yannis was an exceptional leader and a remarkable individual whose contributions to our network and the legal profession left an indelible mark. We will hold […]
Our autumn meeting 2024 took place in Lisbon from October 4th to 5th. Carlos Gomes did a wonderful job at organising an unforgettable weekend in his home country. Thank you, Carlos! On Friday we had a very interesting lecture series by many professionals on the topic of “AI Challenges and Opportunities in the legal sector.” […]