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Anna Ward

Anna Ward

Anna Ward is City editor at Legal Week. She joined the title in January 2015 after spending three years with energy information provider Platts. She writes news and features about a number of leading UK and US law firms, as well as covering the Middle East and private equity.

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April 24, 2018 | International Edition

McDermott takes three DLA Piper London real estate partners following 20-partner US raid

Trio of DLA Piper London real estate partners follow raft of lawyers leaving for McDermott

By Anna Ward

2 minute read

April 24, 2018 | International Edition

McDermott takes three DLA Piper London real estate partners following 20-partner US raid

Trio of DLA Piper London real estate partners follow raft of lawyers leaving for McDermott

By Anna Ward

2 minute read

April 23, 2018 | International Edition

Magic circle promotions fall to five-year low as CC and Linklaters drive progress on gender

Number of magic circle lawyers making partner dips 10% as proportion of women rises

By Anna Ward

3 minute read

April 23, 2018 | International Edition

Magic circle promotions fall to five-year low as CC and Linklaters drive progress on gender

Number of magic circle lawyers making partner dips 10% as proportion of women rises

By Anna Ward

3 minute read

April 23, 2018 | International Edition

A&O, CC and Clydes among firms on board as Barclays launches first London legal technology hub

Bank to open first dedicated centre for legal-tech entrepreneurs in Notting Hill Gate

By Anna Ward

3 minute read

April 23, 2018 | Legal Week

A&O, CC and Clydes among firms on board as Barclays launches first London legal technology hub

Bank to open first dedicated centre for legal-tech entrepreneurs in Notting Hill Gate

By Anna Ward

3 minute read

April 23, 2018 | International Edition

Slaughters and Linklaters lead on Takeda's £43bn takeover battle for Shire

Magic circle firms take lead roles as Japanese rival continues push to acquire Irish drug company Shire

By Anna Ward

2 minute read

April 23, 2018 | International Edition

Slaughters and Linklaters lead on Takeda's £43bn takeover battle for Shire

Magic circle firms take lead roles as Japanese rival continues push to acquire Irish drug company Shire

By Anna Ward

2 minute read

April 19, 2018 | International Edition

Clifford Chance makes up seven London lawyers in 38% female partner promotions round

Ten female lawyers make the grade as firm moves towards 30% female partnership target

By Anna Ward

4 minute read

April 19, 2018 | International Edition

Clifford Chance makes up seven London lawyers in 38% female partner promotions round

Ten female lawyers make the grade as firm moves towards 30% female partnership target

By Anna Ward

4 minute read