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]
June 18, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance: Where Next for the UK's Original Private Equity Golden Child?The firm's famed private equity offering has long been a place US firms hire from—but leaders Jonny Myers and Spencer Baylin believe the market is shifting in their favour.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
10 minute read
June 17, 2024 | International Edition
Paul Weiss Adds Senior Google Lawyer in Latest London HireThe partner, who was head of EMEA regulatory response, investigations and compliance at Alphabet, will work out of both California and London at Paul Weiss.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
June 13, 2024 | International Edition
BeReal GC Departs as App Sold in $500M Deal, Weil and Orrick LeadThe GC leaves after just over a year in the role following its takeover by fellow French app developer Voodoo.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
3 minute read
June 05, 2024 | International Edition
Goodwin Latest Firm to Raise NQ Salaries as Pay War LoomsThe firm's offering now exceeds that of rivals Milbank and Vinson & Elkins.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
June 04, 2024 | International Edition
How I Deal with Stress: A Partner on Handling the Strains of LitigationIn the latest Q&A on how senior lawyers handle the pressure of working in law, a partner at litigation boutique Stewarts shares her experiences.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
6 minute read
June 03, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Leads on Brookfield's $6.1B Acquisition of French Renewable CompanyBredin Prat and Gide have also landed roles on what is one of the biggest deals in Europe so far this year.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
May 31, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Gains 2 Laterals in London, UAEThe firm's hiring of a top Competition Markets Authority figure is yet another sign of the growing importance of antitrust expertise to a firm's overall offering.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
May 30, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance and Freshfields Secure Places on Coveted EQT PanelThe appointments will be viewed as a coup for the U.K.-founded duo, who have been in fierce competition with U.S. firms for the top private equity mandates.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
3 minute read
May 30, 2024 | International Edition
Ex-Baker McKenzie UAE Partner Firm Launches in RussiaThe firm was dropped by Baker McKenzie after the founding partner made a series of homophobic tweets in 2022.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
May 29, 2024 | International Edition
3 US Firms Score Roles as Energy Capital Partners Backs $2.6B Atlantica AcquisitionAll the firms put forward blended London-New York teams with Weil's London co-head and Skadden's London-based head of transactions both working on the transaction.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
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