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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April 08, 2024 | International Edition

Paul Weiss Eyes Brussels Expansion With Second Partner Hire in a Week

The latest hires in Brussels comes amid the firm's rapid expansion drive in London.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

April 08, 2024 | International Edition

How I Deal With Stress: A Clifford Chance Partner on Feeling Overwhelmed and Accepting Help

In the third in a series on how senior lawyers are confronting their mental health challenges, CC's UK head of global financial markets Matt Fairclough talks about vocalising his problems and weekly psychotherapist sessions.

By Paul Hodkinson | Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

April 08, 2024 | International Edition

Eversheds Taps DLA Veteran as McDermott Brings in Sidley Partner

UK partner hiring has entered a busy period.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

April 05, 2024 | International Edition

Travers Profits Continue to Fall Amid Challenging Market, Latest LLPs Show

The accounts for the year to June 2023 also revealed that the firm made a similar move to rivals in slashing its cash reserves.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

April 04, 2024 | International Edition

Slaughters Bounces Back in Q1 Rankings as European M&A Shows Hints of Recovery

Linklaters and Skadden also boasted strong first quarter performances.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

April 04, 2024 | International Edition

Skadden Latest to Announce Partner Promotions with 21 Making the Cut

Pinsent Masons has also announced its latest partner additions.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

April 02, 2024 | International Edition

General Counsel Commit to 50% Pro Bono Target to Increase In-House Involvement

GCs at FTSE 100 companies including GSK, Coca Cola, ITV, Taylor Wimpey and Goldman Sachs have signed the pledge.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

March 28, 2024 | International Edition

'Puppy Yoga is Not a Wellbeing Strategy': Are Law Firms Doing Enough on Mental Health?

The campaign for mental health in the legal industry has surged in the last month following the Vanessa Ford tragedy, but hardly any firms appear to be considering changes to their wellbeing programmes.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

10 minute read