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 31, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Splashes $20M on New Houston Office

The move underlines the importance of Houston to firms eager to crack the U.S. market.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

October 30, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Becomes First Long-Term Corporate Partner to UN Refugee Agency

The partnership will see the firm donate up to £500,000 of partner profits to the emergency fund over the next five years.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 29, 2024 | International Edition

5 Law Firms Make Key Hires in London

McDermott Will & Emery, Ashurst, Goodwin Procter, Taylor Wessing and Mishcon de Reya are among the hirers in a busy market this week.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 25, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Further Modifies Lockstep to Better Reward Top Performers

The top of equity at the firm can now reach £12 million, according to one person familiar with the matter, amid a frantic London hiring market.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 25, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case Brought in as Mike Ashley Demands Boohoo CEO Role

The fast-fashion retailer is undergoing a strategic review, having earlier this week secured a £222 million debt financing agreement to help shore up its finances.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 24, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters, Stephenson Harwood Act as Addison Lee Bought by Singapore Group

The London taxi landscape has faced major disruption since the growth of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt over the last decade.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 23, 2024 | International Edition

Cooley Swoops for Gowling WLG's Life Sciences Head in London

The latest hire comes after the firm lost its London managing partner earlier this year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 22, 2024 | International Edition

UK Black History Month: Four A&O Shearman Staffers Honour Their Unsung Heroes

This year's theme, 'reclaiming narratives', seeks to recognize and correct historical inaccuracies in the representation of Black history and culture. Here, lawyers talk about the people who helped shape their lives.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read