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Hannah Roberts

Hannah Roberts

Hannah joined Law.com International as a reporter in May 2018 after finishing her degree at Kingston University. Her areas of focus are corporate, M&A, private equity and restructuring at UK and City-based US law firms. [email protected]

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December 07, 2021 | International Edition

Four Law Firms Take Action Against Facebook in $150B Legal Action for Rohingya Refugees

The UK and US firms are bringing legal action against Facebook, now known as Meta, alleging the social media giant facilitated violence against the people group in Myanmar.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

December 07, 2021 | International Edition

Four Law Firms Take Action Against Facebook in $150B Legal Action for Rohingya Refugees

The UK and US firms are bringing legal action against Facebook, now known as Meta, alleging the social media giant facilitated violence against the people group in Myanmar.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

December 07, 2021 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Managing Partner Candidates Both Based Outside UK For First Time As Election Narrows To Two

The update means both the firm's senior partner and managing partner will have been elected despite being based outside of the firm's London headquarters.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

December 06, 2021 | International Edition

Guaranteed Secondments, $200k Pay Bumps and 'Gazumping': How Law Firms Are Fighting For Associate Talent

Law firms in the U.K. are deploying ever more unusual tactics to lure lawyers amid an unprecedented war for talent that is not all good news for recruiters.

By Hannah Roberts

4 minute read

November 30, 2021 | International Edition

The 2021 UK Pay War, Mark II: A Firm-By-Firm Guide

A second pay war in the UK began in the autumn. Here Law.com shows what each firm has done in just the last two months to increase pay for junior lawyers.

By Hannah Roberts

5 minute read

November 29, 2021 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Managing Partner Race Down to Three

Two well-known candidates have dropped out of the race to become the firm's next global managing partner.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

November 26, 2021 | International Edition

Clyde & Co, BLM Mull Merger to Create Major UK Firm

On Friday, both firms released statements about opportunities for further growth.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

November 25, 2021 | International Edition

White & Case Private Equity Hire U-Turns, Stays at Dechert

One of the three private equity partners set to join White & Case at the start of this month has opted to remain at Dechert.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

November 24, 2021 | International Edition

Video: The Road Ahead for Europe's Legal Marketplace

Partners at European law firms and key Law.com International figures discuss the market trends impacting the future of legal services on the continent.

By Law.com International Staff

1 minute read

November 23, 2021 | International Edition

Dechert London Partner Departs After Two Years

The partner has joined what he describes as a "conflict-free" litigation platform.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read