Hannah Roberts

Hannah Roberts

Hannah joined Law.com International as a reporter in May 2018 after finishing her degree at Kingston University. Her areas of focus are corporate, M&A, private equity and restructuring at UK and City-based US law firms. [email protected]

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December 07, 2021 | International Edition

Four Law Firms Take Action Against Facebook in $150B Legal Action for Rohingya Refugees

The UK and US firms are bringing legal action against Facebook, now known as Meta, alleging the social media giant facilitated violence against the people group in Myanmar.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

February 26, 2021 | International Edition

Mandatory Vaccination For Lawyers: Would It Be Legal?

Enforcing vaccinations may open up firms to a variety of discrimination claims, say top employment lawyers, but alternative policies are available.

By Hannah Roberts

7 minute read

January 19, 2021 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Expands In US With Greenberg Shareholder

The addition will join CC's trade control and Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. practice as a partner.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

October 12, 2020 | International Edition

Could Remote Working Cause London Legal Salaries to Fall?

Several partners have questioned the viability of paying more to London lawyers when many are working remotely and outside of the capital.

By Hannah Roberts

8 minute read

July 24, 2020 | International Edition

Slaughters and Cravath Deploy 'Integrated Team' for $3.6B Centrica Deal

The deal reflects a deepening of the relationship between the UK and US corporate heavyweights.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

May 22, 2020 | International Edition

GSK Hits Pearson For Consumer Healthcare GC Hire

The pharma giant has hired a new GC to lead its healthcare division.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

April 06, 2020 | The American Lawyer

European M&A Was Stifled by Geopolitics in 2019. Will 2020 Be Different?

The continent accounted for just 23.1% of global M&A activity in 2019, its weakest performance on record.

By Hannah Roberts

4 minute read

January 16, 2020 | International Edition

Budweiser Lures New Legal Head From Pernod Ricard

Timiko Cranwell joins as director of legal and corporate affairs.

By Hannah Roberts

1 minute read

November 18, 2019 | International Edition

Shell Makes Further Changes to Legal Leadership Team

The changes follow a restructuring of the company's top legal team earlier this year.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

October 14, 2019 | International Edition

Akin Gump Adds Another London Funds Partner From US Rival

The ex-O'Melveny & Myers partner reunites with a group of former funds colleagues.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read