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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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August 06, 2024 | International Edition

Another A&O Shearman Veteran Departs After Merger

The partner is set to join U.S. outfit Davis Polk & Wardwell in London.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 05, 2024 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Swoops for Weil Structured Finance Partner

This is the second Weil London partner to leave the firm in the space of a couple of months.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 02, 2024 | International Edition

Eversheds Reveals Slight Fall in Profit While Revenue Inches Up

Despite the middling numbers for the firm's non-U.S. operation, profits per equity partner rose 5.6%.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 02, 2024 | International Edition

Latest Firms Join Junior Lawyer UK Salary Race

The firms will both be offering in and around £175,000 to London newly-qualified lawyers as of January 1.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Goodwin Swipes Dechert Funds Partner in London

U.S firms in London have been rapidly building out their funds practices in the U.K. capital.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Sidley, Paul Weiss and Kirkland Act as Apollo Buys Evri for £2.7B

A former Paul, Weiss partner now at Sidley Austin headed up the team advising Apollo on the takeover, while Paul Weiss' growing London office advised the PE behemoths on the financing.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Former Slaughter and May Senior Partner Cooke to Chair UK Pub Group Young's

Steve Cooke retired from the firm earlier this year after eight years as senior partner.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

July 31, 2024 | International Edition

Paul Weiss Strikes Kirkland Yet Again as It Builds Out London Funds

The move comes as the firm continues to grow in London.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

July 31, 2024 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn Guides UK Takeover Panel to Issuing Toughest Ever Punishment

The ten individuals have been punished for breaches to the code from over a decade ago.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

July 30, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case, Linklaters Advise as Macquarie Takes Full Control of National Gas

The deal comes amid a political sea change in the U.K.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read