Hannah Langworth

Hannah Langworth is based in Paris and writes about law firms and legal issues in France, as well as elsewhere in Europe. She can be reached at [email protected]

October 21, 2024 | International Edition

Status Driven With Unpredictable Fees: What Private Equity Clients Really Think About Their Lawyers

A lack of certainty on pricing for doing "not very difficult" work is one of the most common complaints from leaders at private equity firms, who opened up to Law.com International about experiences with their legal advisers.

By Hannah Langworth

7 minute read

September 04, 2023 | International Edition

Let's Do Lunch: How French Lawyers Like to Entertain Their Clients

France is the land of midday hospitality but these client meetings are not as lengthy and luxurious as you might expect.

By Hannah Langworth

5 minute read

August 29, 2023 | International Edition

No More Private Jets: How Law Firm Client Entertainment Has Changed

Following the financial crisis, anti-bribery legislation and COVID, London law firm client entertainment is less lavish but still happening.

By Hannah Langworth

6 minute read

October 25, 2022 | International Edition

In Pictures: Inside the Lavish World of Law Firm Art Collections

An in-depth look at why and how some of the world's largest law firms curate high-end art collections, what they aim to do, and what they're worth.

By Hannah Langworth

13 minute read

June 21, 2022 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Recruits Banking Partner to Boost Paris Offering

Cassandra Porgès joins the firm from Weil Gotshal & Manges, where she has worked for 18 years.

By Hannah Langworth

2 minute read

June 17, 2022 | International Edition

Squire Patton Boggs Brings on 4-Strong Real Estate Team in Paris

The firm has done a spate of hiring in Paris in the past few months.

By Hannah Langworth

3 minute read

June 16, 2022 | International Edition

Jones Day Adds Paris White Collar Expert

The hire comes as the firm builds out its Paris disputes arm.

By Hannah Langworth

2 minute read

April 12, 2022 | International Edition

How Slaughter and May's Best Friends Network Fared in the Pandemic

Data suggests that, to the surprise of some, the network of 5 elite European firms had been resilient in 2020 and 2021. But questions remain over private equity capabilities.

By Hannah Langworth

4 minute read