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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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

January 23, 2023 | International Edition

Transatlantic Firm Launches Introduces 'Vacation Bonus' Reward For High Performers

Once a lawyer at the firm reaches their bonus target, they will be able to receive a billable hours credit for a week of holiday.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 23, 2023 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher Deals Travers Another Blow With UK Regulatory Partner Hire

The move comes amid fast growth at Simpson Thacher in London and marks the latest in a series of senior departures at Travers Smith.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

January 23, 2023 | International Edition

Lewis Silkin, Fox Williams and TLT Among Firms Changing Up Management

2023 brings in a raft of leadership changes around London.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

January 19, 2023 | International Edition

White & Case High-Yield Partner Decamps to Clifford Chance

The hire represents the second high yield defection from White & Case in a day.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 19, 2023 | International Edition

Dentons Advising on Britishvolt Administration

The news comes as stationary chain, Paperchase, faces administration for the second time in two years.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

January 18, 2023 | International Edition

London Metal Exchange General Counsel Steps Down After 17 Years

The longstanding GC is launching his own venture.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 17, 2023 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher Boosts London Revenue By Over 13%

Growth is subdued after the previous year's bumper financial expansion.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 17, 2023 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Top Paid Partner Took Home Almost £5M Last Year, UK Accounts Show

Revenue from the firm's Americas experienced a small boost during the 2021-22 financial year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 16, 2023 | International Edition

'In the Right Place at the Right Time': Simpson Thacher's Jason Glover Talks Clients, Funds and the Kirkland Effect

The preeminent funds lawyer for many of the world's largest private equity firms has overseen a period of intense London growth since joining Simpson Thacher from Clifford Chance.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

7 minute read

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