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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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October 11, 2023 | International Edition

US Heavyweights Kirkland and Latham Field Cross-Border Teams on Birkenstock's New York IPO

The IPO is another high-profile listing for the New York Stock Exchange.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

October 11, 2023 | International Edition

Paul Weiss Looks to Soho And Mayfair For New London Home

The firm is looking to buck the trend by eying up a move westwards while the rest of the legal community focus on London's Square Mile.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 10, 2023 | International Edition

Linklaters Secures £925M Rescue Deal for Embattled Metro Bank

Herbert Smith Freehills and White & Case also played roles on the rescue deal.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

October 10, 2023 | International Edition

Weil Gotshal London Profits Dropped Steeply Last Year Amid Economic 'Challenges'

The firm's recently-filed LLP accounts also show its top-earning partner took home £1.7 million in 2022, 34% less than in the previous year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 06, 2023 | International Edition

Weil Refreshes London Leadership as Mike Francies Set to Retire

The London managing partner is set to retire at the end of 2024 after over 20 years at the helm.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 05, 2023 | International Edition

Inquest to Open Into Death of Pinsent Masons Partner

The tragedy, which occurred two weeks ago, has been referred by London's Metropolitan Police to the Coroner's Court.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 04, 2023 | International Edition

Paul Weiss Rockets Up Europe M&A Rankings, as Slaughters Slides in the UK

Only 3 of the top 15 law firms for European M&A in 2023 to date were firms founded in Europe

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

October 04, 2023 | International Edition

3 Firms Become Latest to Formalize AI and Tech Offerings, Naming Leaders

The trio join a raft of firms that have introduced more structured approaches to non-traditional sectors that have grown exponentially over the course of 2023.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 03, 2023 | International Edition

TfL Appoints Interim General Counsel After Retirement of Long-Time Legal Head

In other in-house moves, Morgan Lewis & Bockius has added the ICO head of legal as a partner in its London office.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

October 02, 2023 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Hits Latham Again, Relocates London Partner to Build NY Leveraged Finance Practice

The firm, which hires again from Latham in the space of a week, is making a concerted effort to strengthen its US leveraged finance group.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read