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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 01, 2024 | International Edition

Goodwin Swipes Dechert Funds Partner in London

U.S firms in London have been rapidly building out their funds practices in the U.K. capital.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Sidley, Paul Weiss and Kirkland Act as Apollo Buys Evri for £2.7B

A former Paul, Weiss partner now at Sidley Austin headed up the team advising Apollo on the takeover, while Paul Weiss' growing London office advised the PE behemoths on the financing.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

August 01, 2024 | International Edition

Former Slaughter and May Senior Partner Cooke to Chair UK Pub Group Young's

Steve Cooke retired from the firm earlier this year after eight years as senior partner.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

July 31, 2024 | International Edition

Paul Weiss Strikes Kirkland Yet Again as It Builds Out London Funds

The move comes as the firm continues to grow in London.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

July 31, 2024 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn Guides UK Takeover Panel to Issuing Toughest Ever Punishment

The ten individuals have been punished for breaches to the code from over a decade ago.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

July 30, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case, Linklaters Advise as Macquarie Takes Full Control of National Gas

The deal comes amid a political sea change in the U.K.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

July 29, 2024 | International Edition

Which Law Firms Have the Most State School-Educated Lawyers?

Social mobility continues to be one of the most overlooked diversity metrics, as law firms struggle to catch up to the U.K. national average.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

5 minute read

July 26, 2024 | International Edition

Vinson & Elkins Taps Fried Frank For European Arbitration Head

Lateral activity between U.S. firms in London continues at a busy pace.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

July 24, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance US Offices Drive Revenue Growth as Firm Outpaces Rivals

A number of firms announced financial results on Wednesday, including U.K. top 50 firm Simmons & Simmons

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

July 24, 2024 | International Edition

Latham, Slaughter and May, Clifford Chance Among Advisers on Latest Private Equity Deals

The buyouts also included mandates for firms such as Weil Gotshal, CMS and PedersoliGattai.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read


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