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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June 27, 2024 | International Edition

'Do Not Hold Back': A Linklaters Partner Shares Her Pride Journey

Aditi Srivastava, a Linklaters lifer, shares her experience as a gay partner, offers advice to younger lawyers, and explains how the industry has changed.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read

June 26, 2024 | International Edition

Ranked: The Best Law Firms for Junior Lawyer LGBTQ+ Representation

Law.com International's UK LGBTQ+ rankings continue with a rundown of the firms with the best representation among junior and trainee lawyers.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

June 24, 2024 | International Edition

The Law Firms with the Most LGBTQ+ Partners in the UK

While some firms posted LGBTQ+ representation that well exceeds the UK national average, others reported low figures.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

June 20, 2024 | International Edition

Fossil Fuel Work: The Worst Law Firms Offenders Named

The top 100 firms in the world facilitated $2.89 trillion in fossil fuel transactions in the last five years, as well as taking on climate-exacerbating disputes and lobbying, according to a report by Law Students for Climate Accountability.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

June 20, 2024 | International Edition

'It Concerns Me to See People Who Still Can't Be Themselves' HSF's Global Co-Head of Arbitration Shares His Pride Story

Simon Chapman KC, recently appointed global co-chair of international arbitration at Herbert Smith Freehills, talks about what it has meant for him, as a gay man, to work in an inclusive, open environment.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read

June 19, 2024 | International Edition

Raft of Elite Firms Line Up on Multi-Billion-Pound Private Equity Deals For Trophy UK Assets

The investments in London's Heathrow Airport and takeover of FTSE-100 listed Hargreaves Lansdowne have generated roles for the likes of Kirkland & Ellis, Clifford Chance, Freshfields and A&O Shearman.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

June 18, 2024 | International Edition

'Hiding Since I Was Eight Years Old': Ashurst's First Openly Transgender Woman Shares Her Story

For Pride Month 2024, Bridgette Metior, a senior test analyst at Ashurst, details her struggles and breakthroughs.

By Bridgette Metior, Ashurst

4 minute read

June 18, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance: Where Next for the UK's Original Private Equity Golden Child?

The firm's famed private equity offering has long been a place US firms hire from—but leaders Jonny Myers and Spencer Baylin believe the market is shifting in their favour.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

10 minute read

June 17, 2024 | International Edition

Paul Weiss Adds Senior Google Lawyer in Latest London Hire

The partner, who was head of EMEA regulatory response, investigations and compliance at Alphabet, will work out of both California and London at Paul Weiss.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

June 13, 2024 | International Edition

BeReal GC Departs as App Sold in $500M Deal, Weil and Orrick Lead

The GC leaves after just over a year in the role following its takeover by fellow French app developer Voodoo.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

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