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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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December 15, 2023 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Scores Win For Sports Agencies Against FIFA and the FA

Sports boutique Northridge and Ashurst advised the FA and FIFA on the 'extremely hard-fought litigation'.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

December 14, 2023 | International Edition

Allen & Overy, Sullivan & Cromwell Among Firms To Make It On Standard Chartered Diversity Task Force

The bank's head of legal has launched a task force to improve diversity in the industry.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

December 14, 2023 | International Edition

Lawyer Reticence on Climate Change is 'Weird': Partners From Kirkland, Clifford Chance and Linklaters Speak Out at COP28

As this year's COP comes to an end and the fight against climate change still seems long, lawyers discussed where they fit in at an event held at the Address Sky View hotel in downtown Dubai.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read

December 13, 2023 | International Edition

BP Appoints New GC as Veteran Retires

Eric Nitcher retires after 33 years at the British oil and gas giant.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

December 12, 2023 | International Edition

Former Linklaters Senior Partner Dies Following Illness

In a tribute to the firm, current senior partner Aedamar Comiskey described Robert Elliott, who died aged 71, as a "Linklaters' legend".

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

December 08, 2023 | International Edition

Linklaters Global Head Duo Lead As Issa Brothers Sell Off KFC Restaurants To Pay Debts

Skadden once again picked up the mandate for the Issa brothers.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

December 07, 2023 | International Edition

'Deals to Be Done, Finance to Raise, Disputes to Resolve': Clifford Chance and HSF Leaders on Why They're at COP28

Law.com speaks with Clifford Chance partner and ESG board chair, Jeroen Ouwehand and Herbert Smith Freehills CEO Justin D'Agostino about law firms' role in the climate change debate, and on the cynicism around COP this year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read

December 06, 2023 | International Edition

One In One Out for Willkie, Amid Year-End UK Hiring Rush

The firm has hired Latham's former global vice chair of restructuring but lost a banking partner, a former rugby player, to Skadden Arps.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

December 05, 2023 | International Edition

Eversheds, Shoosmiths Bolster ALSPs with Senior Hires from Credit Suisse and Barclays

Developing its Konexo arm, Eversheds has brought in Credit Suisse's former APAC GC.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

December 05, 2023 | International Edition

Ropes & Gray Adds Permira MD as Hires from PE Clients Gather Pace

It is the latest example of a major US firm tapping a private equity client to develop its London ranks.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read