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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 14, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman, Macfarlanes Called in for Lebara Sale

The U.K. low-cost mobile network is being bought by a European private equity house.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 13, 2024 | International Edition

'Window Dressing': How Associates Really Feel About 6-Figure NQ Salaries

Several industry commentators, associates among them, talk about the unpleasant side of the pay war.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read

August 12, 2024 | International Edition

Latest Kirkland Funds Partner Decamps to Paul Weiss in London

The hire comes just one week after the firm added another Kirkland funds partner.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 12, 2024 | International Edition

Latham, Skadden and Orrick Among Firms Making Hires in London

August is proving a busy month for hires across the city.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 08, 2024 | International Edition

Milbank Swoops for Latham Investments Team in London

The partner heading up the team is leaving Latham after three years.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 07, 2024 | International Edition

So What Do Your Parents Do? Data Shows Family Background Remains a Barrier at Top Firms

In this latest installment of the 2024 Diversity Survey, Law.com looks at how parent occupation and university status impacts access to the profession.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

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


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