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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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August 12, 2024 | International Edition

Latham, Skadden and Orrick Among Firms Making Hires in London

August is proving a busy month for hires across the city.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 08, 2024 | International Edition

Milbank Swoops for Latham Investments Team in London

The partner heading up the team is leaving Latham after three years.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 07, 2024 | International Edition

So What Do Your Parents Do? Data Shows Family Background Remains a Barrier at Top Firms

In this latest installment of the 2024 Diversity Survey, Law.com looks at how parent occupation and university status impacts access to the profession.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

August 06, 2024 | International Edition

Another A&O Shearman Veteran Departs After Merger

The partner is set to join U.S. outfit Davis Polk & Wardwell in London.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 05, 2024 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Swoops for Weil Structured Finance Partner

This is the second Weil London partner to leave the firm in the space of a couple of months.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 02, 2024 | International Edition

Eversheds Reveals Slight Fall in Profit While Revenue Inches Up

Despite the middling numbers for the firm's non-U.S. operation, profits per equity partner rose 5.6%.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 02, 2024 | International Edition

Latest Firms Join Junior Lawyer UK Salary Race

The firms will both be offering in and around £175,000 to London newly-qualified lawyers as of January 1.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Goodwin Swipes Dechert Funds Partner in London

U.S firms in London have been rapidly building out their funds practices in the U.K. capital.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Sidley, Paul Weiss and Kirkland Act as Apollo Buys Evri for £2.7B

A former Paul, Weiss partner now at Sidley Austin headed up the team advising Apollo on the takeover, while Paul Weiss' growing London office advised the PE behemoths on the financing.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Former Slaughter and May Senior Partner Cooke to Chair UK Pub Group Young's

Steve Cooke retired from the firm earlier this year after eight years as senior partner.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read