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]
October 31, 2024 | International Edition
HSBC Conducts Legal Panel ReviewIt comes after the bank announced last week that it is splitting its Hong Kong and U.K. operations into separate entities.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
October 31, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Splashes $20M on New Houston OfficeThe move underlines the importance of Houston to firms eager to crack the U.S. market.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
3 minute read
October 30, 2024 | International Edition
A&O Shearman Becomes First Long-Term Corporate Partner to UN Refugee AgencyThe partnership will see the firm donate up to £500,000 of partner profits to the emergency fund over the next five years.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
October 29, 2024 | International Edition
5 Law Firms Make Key Hires in LondonMcDermott Will & Emery, Ashurst, Goodwin Procter, Taylor Wessing and Mishcon de Reya are among the hirers in a busy market this week.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
October 25, 2024 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Further Modifies Lockstep to Better Reward Top PerformersThe top of equity at the firm can now reach £12 million, according to one person familiar with the matter, amid a frantic London hiring market.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
October 25, 2024 | International Edition
White & Case Brought in as Mike Ashley Demands Boohoo CEO RoleThe fast-fashion retailer is undergoing a strategic review, having earlier this week secured a £222 million debt financing agreement to help shore up its finances.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
October 24, 2024 | International Edition
Linklaters, Stephenson Harwood Act as Addison Lee Bought by Singapore GroupThe London taxi landscape has faced major disruption since the growth of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Bolt over the last decade.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
October 23, 2024 | International Edition
Cooley Swoops for Gowling WLG's Life Sciences Head in LondonThe latest hire comes after the firm lost its London managing partner earlier this year.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
October 22, 2024 | International Edition
UK Black History Month: Four A&O Shearman Staffers Honour Their Unsung HeroesThis year's theme, 'reclaiming narratives', seeks to recognize and correct historical inaccuracies in the representation of Black history and culture. Here, lawyers talk about the people who helped shape their lives.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
6 minute read
October 22, 2024 | International Edition
Ashurst and Linklaters Called in to Advise on Boohoo RefinancingThe company has seen shares slide amidst reputational allegations and tough market conditions.
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar
2 minute read
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