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]
January 15, 2024 | International Edition
CVC Ditches GC Role as it Taps A&O for Next Legal HeadThe private equity giant's new legal head is currently the senior partner of A&O Amsterdam.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
3 minute read
January 15, 2024 | International Edition
Akin Loses M&A Partner While Hiring in Restructuring, as London Laterals See Busy Start to the YearThe firm has experienced both a departure and a gain in the last few days as London's hiring market gets off to a busy start in the New Year.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
3 minute read
January 15, 2024 | International Edition
New Year Brings Flurry of UK In-House MovesAmong the moves are a first GC for Belgian bike start-up Cowboy and the end of an era for Neil Laventure at Haleon/GSK.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
3 minute read
January 12, 2024 | International Edition
Duo Score Roles on First London IPO of 2024It is poised to be the first main market float in a several months, with London's reputation as a top IPO destination waning over the past year.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
January 12, 2024 | International Edition
Skadden Acts as EU Court Rejects Dyson's €176M Damages ClaimThe celebrated British appliances company was unsuccessful in its appeal, and was ordered to bear its own costs.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
January 04, 2024 | International Edition
Freshfields Tops UK and European M&A Rankings as Megadeals Rejuvenate US FirmsMeanwhile, some firms, including Slaughter and May, suffered from the slow deal market.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
4 minute read
January 04, 2024 | International Edition
Disgruntled Former Hogan Lovells Employee Who Called Firm 'Liars and Scammers' Loses CaseThe former employee also accused the judges and the firm of colluding in his most recent allegations.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
4 minute read
January 03, 2024 | International Edition
Rebound in Deals or More Cuts? Law Firm Leaders on What to Expect in 20242023 wasn't easy, but will 2024 be any better? Law.com International speaks with leaders at Kirkland, Freshfields , Weil, Skadden and Eversheds to get some answers.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
7 minute read
January 03, 2024 | International Edition
Rebound in Deals or More Cuts? Law Firm Leaders on What to Expect in 20242023 wasn't easy, but will 2024 be any better? Law.com International speaks with leaders at Kirkland, Freshfields , Weil, Skadden and Eversheds to get some answers.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
7 minute read
January 02, 2024 | International Edition
Latham & Watkins' Mark Austin Awarded CBE in New Year Honours ListA small number of legal professionals, including the GC of Standard Chartered bank, a Doughty Street chambers barrister and a senior lawyer at the SFO, were also recognised in the 2024 list.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
3 minute read
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