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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 05, 2023 | International Edition

Former Superdry GC Becomes CEO at British Triathlon Federation

The move is a rare example of a GC stepping into a CEO role—a position historically closed to lawyers.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

December 04, 2023 | International Edition

'Firms Must Better Articulate How They Deliver Their Premium': How Tech is Reshaping the Law Firm-Client Relationship

At a conference held at CMS, lawyers and legal ops professionals spoke about the pressure on law firms to innovate while also having to better define the value they bring.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

November 29, 2023 | International Edition

Weil, Cooley and BCLP Latest Firms to Announce 2024 Partner Promotions

Most of the promotions across the three firms were in the US, but five of Weil Gotshal's promotions were in its London office.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read

November 28, 2023 | International Edition

Law Firms Circle as Controversy Mounts Over Telegraph Sale

Firms from Hogan Lovells to Weil are among the legal line-up as an Abu Dhabi-backed fund sparks concerns of foreign influence over domestic media.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

November 23, 2023 | International Edition

Rethinking Law Firm Workplaces in the Age of Hybrid Work

Bringing the office 'buzz' back and enhancing employee experience is crucial to making everyone feel that their commute is worthwhile, argues Carlos Posada at Gensler.

By Carlos Posada, Gensler

5 minute read

November 22, 2023 | International Edition

Kirkland Looks to Macfarlanes for Latest London Partner Hire

The hire comes as the firm continues to face a number of partner exits to Paul Weiss.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 22, 2023 | International Edition

Raft of Top Firms Advise on €14B Buyout of Ebay-Backed Classifieds Business

Elite firms Freshfields, Skadden, Wachtell, Weil and Latham are on the roster of advisers for one of the biggest private equity deals of the year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

November 16, 2023 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher Latest Partner Promotions Span US and London Offices

A quarter of the promotions were in the firm's London office.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

November 15, 2023 | International Edition

White & Case Among Trio of US Firms Announcing Global Partner Promotions

Cleary Gottlieb and Ropes & Gray have also elevated people across their global offices.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read

November 15, 2023 | International Edition

Slaughters and MoFo Associates Suffer Antisemitic Attack on London Bus

Both lawyers posted about the attack on LinkedIn, and have attracted widespread support.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read