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]
November 14, 2023 | International Edition
Paul Weiss' New-Look London Team Takes Key Role on Joe & the Juice DealThe deal is one of Roger Johnson and Kanesh Balasubramaniam's first mandates since joining from Kirkland & Ellis alongside other colleagues in the summer.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
3 minute read
November 14, 2023 | International Edition
Gibson Dunn Takes 7-Partner Team From White & Case as it Opens Doors in RiyadhAll seven lawyers are joining as partners and hail from a variety of White & Case offices.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
3 minute read
November 10, 2023 | International Edition
Is In-House Pro Bono the Next Frontier?There is a growing desire among in-house lawyers to participate in the pro bono sphere despite a distinct lack of opportunity available to them.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
5 minute read
November 08, 2023 | International Edition
Cost of Living, Legal Aid: The Year Law Firms Focused Pro Bono on UK CausesThe economic pressure felt across many households in the U.K. has had an effect on where law firms are dedicating their pro bono efforts.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
8 minute read
November 06, 2023 | International Edition
The Best Law Firms for Pro Bono in the UK, 2023Law.com International has analysed the numbers to showcase the firms with the most impressive pro bono offerings across the UK.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
8 minute read
November 06, 2023 | International Edition
White & Case Swoops for Ropes & Gray Partner in LondonThe partner addition helps bolster the firm's M&A and private equity practice.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
November 03, 2023 | International Edition
Stewarts Hires From Norton Rose for Head of International ArbitrationGateley has also added a duo from Clifford Chance to head up its own international arbitration practice.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
November 02, 2023 | International Edition
'The Role Needs to be Backed Up': Why GCs are Demanding More Boardroom Power in Tough TimesTensions are simmering within corporate corridors as an increasingly complex regulatory landscape and an unsteady market push the relationship between a company's General Counsel and its C-suite to the limit.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
9 minute read
November 01, 2023 | International Edition
Law Firms, Big and Small, Dominate Latest UK Employer Social Mobility RankingsOver 40 law firms, more than half the list, were included in the rankings produced annually by the Social Mobility Foundation.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
October 31, 2023 | International Edition
Senior Santander Lawyer Dies After IllnessThe bank said it is devastated by the passing of Lola Conde, who had been at Santander for almost 25 years and was head of its corporate legal division.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
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