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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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December 02, 2022 | International Edition

Ashurst Adds Hausfeld Competition Partner to London Ranks

The hire comes as the UK's Competition & Markets Authority has continued to expand its activities as a global antitrust regulator alongside the DoJ and EU.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

December 02, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper Boosts London Real Estate With Bryan Cave Hire

The firm expects the residential property market to see 'increasing investment over the next few years'.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

December 01, 2022 | International Edition

Are There Enough Restructuring Lawyers For This Recession?

Some UK partners say there is a 'lost generation' of lawyers in the practice area which is creating a 'headache' for firms preparing for an increase in work.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read

November 28, 2022 | International Edition

Irish Lawyers Fear Downturn Amid Battle With Incoming International Firms

The local survey also found more than one in three firms had been approached, or made an approach, with a view to a merger.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

November 28, 2022 | International Edition

Why They Won: The British Legal Awards Law Firm Winners

Find out which firms won the coveted law firm of the year awards as well as which firms were commended for their ESG, diversity and CSR initiatives.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read

November 28, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper Duo Quit to Join EY Law in the UK

The latest hires are part of EY Law's aim to triple the size of its UK and Ireland offerings.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

November 25, 2022 | International Edition

The British Legal Awards: Who Won What and Why Across The Transactional Categories

Awards up for grabs included those relating to M&A, property, restructuring, regulatory and private equity.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

7 minute read

November 24, 2022 | International Edition

Goodwin Appoints Funds Partner Next London Co-Chair

It comes as the firm grows in London, and seeks larger premises.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 23, 2022 | International Edition

Weil Partner Promotions Down More Than 50% Following 2021's Record Round

Just three made the cut in London; it comes after the firm elevated record numbers in a sensational post-lockdown round in 2021.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

November 23, 2022 | International Edition

Why Law Firms Fell Out of Love With Canary Wharf

With Clifford Chance officially the last law firm to leave Canary Wharf, what turned the once-pioneering district into a place where no law firms want to be?

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read