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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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October 21, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Steps Up US Expansion with O'Melveny Duo

The latest additions come as U.K.-founded firms continue in their efforts to break the U.S. market.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 21, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis Replenishes Ranks with First London Structured Finance Hire

The London hire hails from legal GenAI pioneer Harvey, while the firm has also hired from Milbank in New York.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 18, 2024 | International Edition

Latest Exits for Latham as Partner Duo Joins Sidley in London

The latest move comes just two weeks after a five-partner Latham team officially landed at the firm.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 18, 2024 | International Edition

Paul Weiss Hits Kirkland Funds Practice For Fifth Time This Year

The London partner is joining just one week after her fellow financial regulatory partner in the funds group swapped out Kirkland for Paul Weiss.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 17, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case Cuts Partner Promotions for Fourth Year in a Row

The EMEA region dominated the new crop, which will be added to the firm's 800-strong partnership.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

October 17, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Adopts 3-Level Lockstep Pay Model Amid Shift to All-Equity Partnership

The changes follow the news that the firm is to trim its partner numbers and withdraw from certain areas, as elite law firms seek ways to better reward top performers.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

October 17, 2024 | International Edition

Davis Polk Relocates to Bigger London HQ

The firm has signed for over half of livery group the Mercers' office space at Whittington Building in the Square Mile.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 16, 2024 | International Edition

Slaughters, Browne Jacobson Lead UK Social Mobility Rankings

Law firms still dominate the Social Mobility Index; but the number of firms making the cut has dropped from 41 to 30.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

October 16, 2024 | International Edition

100 Days of Starmer: Partners React as Private Equity and Workplace Changes Loom

Partners at Gibson Dunn, Ashurst, McDermott, Stephenson Harwood, Katten and Osborne Clarke explain the consequences for clients of potentially game-changing new legislation.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read

October 14, 2024 | International Edition

Covington Taps ICO General Counsel in Latest London Hire

The firm has been making a number of high profile additions in London in the past few months.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read


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