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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February 02, 2023 | International Edition

Travers Loses Another Practice Head With White & Case Exit

The departure follows in the footsteps of several other senior Travers Smith lawyers recently.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

February 02, 2023 | International Edition

Farrer & Co Elects Next Senior Partner

The 322-year-old firm is known for advising members of the royal family, Charles Dickens and the Duke of Wellington.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

Forsters Defeats HSF in Tate Modern Supreme Court Dispute

The decision comes after the UK High Court and Court of Appeals originally sided with the gallery.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

February 01, 2023 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons, Shoosmiths Lead as Tesco Seizes on Paperchase Collapse

The supermarket giant is gathering up the beleaguered stationer's valuable IP, handing plenty of work to lawyers.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 30, 2023 | International Edition

DLA Piper Swoops In as Troubled Flybe Enters Second Administration

The airline is the latest U.K. company to enter adminstration amid a difficult economic outlook.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 27, 2023 | International Edition

White & Case London Partner Leaves for Jones Day

The departure comes in the same week that a White & Case partner left for Akin Gump.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 26, 2023 | International Edition

Domestic Firms Retain Top Spots on UK M&A Rankings

In previous years U.S.-based firms have taken the top spots but several slipped during 2022, according to the latest rankings.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

January 26, 2023 | International Edition

Nokia Appoints Permanent Chief Legal Officer

The appointment comes after the telecoms company's former GC stepped down last year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 25, 2023 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Appoints First Woman As Americas Managing Partner

The firm has refreshed several members of its leadership team in the past year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 24, 2023 | International Edition

HSF Adds Kirkland Private Debt Partner To London Office

The London lateral hiring scene continues apace.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

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