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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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April 19, 2023 | International Edition

Ashurst Latest Firm to Announce Partner Promotions With Another Record Year

The high numbers are in keeping with a set of bumper promotions rounds at law firms with large UK operations

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

April 18, 2023 | International Edition

Eversheds Adds HSF Energy Finance Veteran to London Ranks

The former 35-year Herbert Smith Freehills veteran adds heft to Eversheds' energy & infrastructure M&A finance capability.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

April 13, 2023 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland Promotes 29 to Partner

Women make up 55% of this year's promotions in the firm's non-U.S. business—less than last year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

April 12, 2023 | International Edition

Paul Weiss and Sullivan & Cromwell Advise on KKR Investment in Public Relations Group

A London-led Paul Weiss team picked up a notable mandate for the firm.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

April 06, 2023 | International Edition

Skadden Ups Partner Promotions to 24, But Gender Split Drops

Outside of the U.S., the firm's London and Beijing office will gain new partners.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

April 05, 2023 | International Edition

Elite UK Firms Play Catch Up Following Years Of US Hiring Dominance, Research Finds

An analysis of London partner hires in 2022 has found top UK firms are bouncing back, but they have a long way to go to make up for the losses of the last few years.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

April 04, 2023 | International Edition

Withers Swoops For Fieldfisher Real Estate Partner

Hires in London continue at breakneck speed in 2023.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

1 minute read

March 31, 2023 | International Edition

Legal Departments in UK and Canada Anticipate Budget Cuts More Than Any Other Region

The survey results will make uncomfortable reading for legal advisers already grappling with a tougher stance from clients on fees.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

March 30, 2023 | International Edition

Investment Manager M&G Appoints Next Legal Chief

The hire comes amid a number of senior in-house appointments at U.K. organisations.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

March 30, 2023 | International Edition

Ashurst Hires From Goldman Sachs to Strengthen Disputes Practice

The managing director had led the esteemed investment bank's EMEA litigation and contentious regulatory team since 2018.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read