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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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March 05, 2024 | International Edition

US Firms Net Latest UK Football Deal as West Brom Finds Buyer

The deal marks another foray by American investors into British football.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

March 05, 2024 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Responds to Fallout Over Vanessa Ford Inquest

The response comes a week after a coroner ruled that the partner had died following an 'acute mental health crisis'.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

March 01, 2024 | International Edition

Vanessa Ford Death: Inquest Rocks Legal Community, Reignites Mental Health Debate

Following 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

March 01, 2024 | International Edition

Vanessa Ford Death: Inquest Rocks Legal Community, Reignites Mental Health Debate

Following 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

February 29, 2024 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher's Jason Glover Advises Long-Time Client EQT on €22B Fundraise

Glover's retirement has sparked questions over who at the firm will assume leadership of the lucrative EQT mandate, among others client relationships.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

February 28, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Rolls Out Microsoft-Partnered AI Strategy Across Whole Firm

Generative AI-powered tools will now be available to the firm's near-7,000 people for help on tasks such as summarising documents.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

February 27, 2024 | International Edition

Vanessa Ford: Inquest Into Pinsent Masons Partner Death Spotlights Intense Work Life

A coroner's inquest ruled on Monday that Ford's death in 2023 occurred following an 'acute mental health crisis'.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read

February 26, 2024 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Partner Suffered 'Acute Mental Health Crisis' Before Death, Coroner Says

Vanessa Heap, also known as Ford, had consumed "a significant amount of alcohol" prior to her death, according to the coroner.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

February 23, 2024 | International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard, HSF Called In For £275m BT Tower Deal

The iconic Fitzrovia tower is set to be turned into a hotel.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

February 22, 2024 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Hires 5-Lawyer Milbank London Team Ahead of Merger

The move comes just months ahead of the the firm's merger with Shearman & Sterling.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read