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]
March 23, 2021 | International Edition
Top Lawyers Throw Weight Behind UK Social Mobility, Disability CampaignsNorton Rose Fulbright EMEA head, the Law Society president-elect and Clifford Chance managing partner Matthew Layton are among the lawyers to get involved.
By Hannah Roberts
3 minute read
March 22, 2021 | International Edition
DLA Piper Targets 30% Female Partnership by 2025 in Diversity Goals RolloutThe firm has said that half of all of its future internal promotions will come from under-represented groups.
By Hannah Roberts
3 minute read
March 22, 2021 | International Edition
Will The US Be The World's Global Policeman Under The Biden Administration?The US has made the most significant changes in anti-money laundering compliance and enforcement in 20 years.
By Sara George and Timothy Treanor, Sidley Austin
5 minute read
March 19, 2021 | International Edition
Top UK Firms Eye Early Summer Office ReturnFirms are currently debating when they might be able to bring staff back to the office in greater numbers, according to partners in the London market.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
March 18, 2021 | International Edition
US and UK Heavyweights Take Roles on £7.8B National Grid DealFour firms have won roles on the deal which will see the FTSE 100 energy business acquire Western Power Distribution.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
March 17, 2021 | International Edition
Goodwin Plucks Another Kirkland London Private Equity PartnerThe leveraged finance partner is the second hire that Goodwin has made from Kirkland's London office in two weeks.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
March 16, 2021 | International Edition
Can Simpson Thacher Win More Blackstone Work in Europe?The firm's hire of Blackstone's EMEA general counsel is viewed as a clear attempt to shore up its client relationship outside the U.S.
By Hannah Roberts
4 minute read
March 16, 2021 | International Edition
Sidley Austin Breaks Through £100M London Revenue Mark, Shrugs Off Goodwin Client ChallengeThe firm grew its London top line by 11% in 2020 amid a strong financial showing for the firm globally.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
March 15, 2021 | International Edition
Dealing With Harassment: Senior Female Lawyers On What They'd Like to See From FirmsThe senior figures also offer advice to women who may face such incidents.
By Hannah Roberts
4 minute read
March 15, 2021 | International Edition
Boies Schiller, Dentons and EasyJet Lawyers Win Big at Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards 2021The awards recognised the achievements of leading female talent within the industry over the past year.
By Hannah Roberts
3 minute read
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