Habiba Cullen-Jafar

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]

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January 07, 2025 | International Edition

Biggest UK Deals of 2024 and Who Got the Mandates

Deals including the acquisitions of Britvic, Royal Mail, Darktrace, and Hargreaves Lansdown, underscore the rising appeal of U.K. companies to international buyers.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

8 minute read

January 03, 2025 | The American Lawyer

Akin Taps Orrick Partner in Growing New Capital Solutions Team

Daniel Wayte, a partner at Orrick since 2018, has also previously spent time at Milbank, and Slaughter and May.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 03, 2025 | International Edition

Akin Adds Orrick Partner in London

With this latest hire, the firm is consolidating its newly launched global capital solutions team.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 02, 2025 | The American Lawyer

A Q&A with Sidley Austin's London Leader

After being named International Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards, Sidley Austin's London head discusses what's behind firm success.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read

December 31, 2024 | Law.com

Freshfields' Former Senior Partner, Who Oversaw U.S. Expansion, Knighted in New Year’s Honours

Several other members of the legal profession were awarded, including HSF's former senior partner James Palmer, and Linklaters partner Vanessa Havard-Williams.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

December 31, 2024 | International Edition

International Law Firm of the Year: A Q&A with Sidley Austin's London Managing Partner

Tom Thesing, Sidley Austin's London head, discusses what's behind Sidley's success after being crowned International Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read

December 31, 2024 | International Edition

Freshfields' Former Senior Partner Braham Knighted in New Year’s Honours

Several other members of the legal profession were awarded, including HSF's former senior partner James Palmer, and Linklaters partner Vanessa Havard-Williams.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

December 30, 2024 | Law.com

Clifford Chance Hikes Partner Pay as UK Firms Fight to Stay Competitive on Compensation

A positive set of results in the Americas have driven a successful year at Clifford Chance as costs rise.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

December 30, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Top Partner Pay Up to £6M

A positive set of results in the Americas have driven a successful year at Clifford Chance as costs rise.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

December 30, 2024 | International Edition

Slaughter and May Leads As Government Buys Back £6 Billion of Military Homes

The sale of more than 36,000 properties marks the end of a long-running legal battle between private equity investor Guy Hands and the U.K. government.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read