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 02, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Acted for Three Clients on a Single Deal Process—Is it a Problem?

Is this 'unusual' behaviour or does it simply make 'business sense' to have various teams on the same matter?

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

7 minute read

October 01, 2024 | International Edition

Covington Swipes Mishcon Insurance Disputes Head for New Practice Launch in London

The latest hire comes as the firm's London office also gained two new partners in this year's promotion round.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

September 20, 2024 | International Edition

Ex-Linklaters Duo Lead on First Major Public M&A Deal Since Joining Paul Weiss

The deal also features Latham & Watkins and Kirkland & Ellis.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

September 17, 2024 | International Edition

Ex-NatWest CEO Emerges from Nigel Farage Storm to Join Mishcon

Alison Rose resigned from NatWest last year following a scandal involving right wing U.K. politician Farage.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

September 13, 2024 | International Edition

The African Legal Awards 2024: Who Won What and Why?

A rundown of some of the biggest winners at this year's African Legal Awards, and how they did it.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

8 minute read

September 13, 2024 | International Edition

Ashurst Adds Senior Fintech Partner From EY in London

The latest hire in the digital economy practice comes just months after the firm rolled out generative AI tool Harvey to its lawyers.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

September 06, 2024 | International Edition

Former Chief Justice of South Africa Honoured at African Legal Awards While Local Firms Come Out Top

Local firm Bowmans came out as the biggest winners of the night, securing seven gongs across a number of different categories.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read

September 06, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman to Cut Equity Partnership, Close in South Africa and End Consulting Division in Post-Merger Drive

The seismic changes, announced internally on Friday, affect the firm's 800-strong partnership and come just as the firm was set to celebrate a decade in Johannesburg.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read