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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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December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland elects first female chair of UK business

Pamela Thompson saw off competition from Robert Pitcher and Michael Clavell-Bate to succeed Paul Smith

By Anna Ward

2 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Clifford Chance re-elects managing partner Layton for new four-year term

Magic circle boss to take second term after uncontested vote

By Anna Ward

3 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Clifford Chance re-elects managing partner Layton for new four-year term

Magic circle boss to take second term after uncontested vote

By Anna Ward

3 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Simmons boosts revenues by 12% at half-year point on back of strong international performance

Firm cites Middle East, Asia, Italy and France as key contributors as H1 revenues reach £167m

By Anna Ward

2 minute read

December 05, 2017 | International Edition

Simmons boosts revenues by 12% at half-year point on back of strong international performance

Firm cites Middle East, Asia, Italy and France as key contributors as H1 revenues reach £167m

By Anna Ward

2 minute read

December 04, 2017 | International Edition

Bracewell launches London disputes practice with double partner hire from fellow US firms

Partner duo to establish City disputes offering for energy-focused US firm

By Anna Ward

2 minute read

December 04, 2017 | International Edition

Bracewell launches London disputes practice with double partner hire from fellow US firms

Partner duo to establish City disputes offering for energy-focused US firm

By Anna Ward

2 minute read

December 01, 2017 | International Edition

Dealmaker: Fieldfisher's Jill Greenfield on Harvey Weinstein, court antics and rewarding work

The personal injury partner has lodged the first UK civil claim against the US film producer

By Legal Week

5 minute read

December 01, 2017 | International Edition

Dealmaker: Fieldfisher's Jill Greenfield on Harvey Weinstein, court antics and rewarding work

The personal injury partner has lodged the first UK civil claim against the US film producer

By Legal Week

5 minute read

December 01, 2017 | International Edition

Clifford Chance receives £50,000 SDT fine for 'unlawful' conditional fee agreement in Excalibur case

CC partner Alex Panayides also fined £50,000 for role in controversial case

By Anna Ward

4 minute read