Habiba Cullen-Jafar
Habiba joined Law.com International as a reporter in May 2022 after a couple of years working in fintech and following the completion of her NCTJ qualification in news reporting. [email protected]
March 08, 2024 | International Edition
'Change is Glacial': 4 Women on Being Leaders in the Legal IndustryTo mark International Women's Day this year, we talked with four female lawyers from a cross-section of the industry to discuss their experiences climbing up the ranks.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
11 minute read
March 01, 2024 | International Edition
Vanessa Ford Death: Inquest Rocks Legal Community, Reignites Mental Health DebateFollowing the outcome of Monday's inquest, scores of people have taken to social media to discuss what one commenter called a 'toxic culture'.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
5 minute read
January 03, 2024 | International Edition
Rebound in Deals or More Cuts? Law Firm Leaders on What to Expect in 20242023 wasn't easy, but will 2024 be any better? Law.com International speaks with leaders at Kirkland, Freshfields , Weil, Skadden and Eversheds to get some answers.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
7 minute read
December 19, 2023 | International Edition
'Where Others Are Faltering, We're Leaning In': Sidley Austin's Leaders on the Firm's Long GameMajor hires from firms like Paul Weiss put the firm on everyone's radar this year; and potential culture clashes aren't dampening the firm's appetite for expansion and disruption, and not just in private equity.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
7 minute read
June 05, 2023 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Hires From Latham for Houston Office LaunchThe launch includes the addition of seven new partners to the firm and will be its third US operation.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
April 19, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian and US Firms Pick Up Roles on $2 Billion GSK DealPaul Weiss and Skadden were among the firms advising on the acquisition of the chronic cough drug.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
August 24, 2022 | International Edition
Wimbledon Fan Sues Kyrgios for 'Drunk' Rant, Turns to Ryan Beckwith's LawyersFollowing a rant by the tennis star that was broadcast on live television, the Wimbledon final audience member said she and her family suffered "very substantial damage and distress".
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
May 17, 2022 | International Edition
Travers Smith Promotes Largest Cohort of Partners to DateThe firm has promoted four women as part of its latest round.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
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