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 04, 2021 | International Edition
Simpson Thacher, HSF Lead on KPMG Insolvency Business SaleThe move comes several months after regulators instructed Big Four accountancy firms to separate their audit and advisory businesses.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
March 03, 2021 | International Edition
Goodwin Wins Key Private Equity Client After Sidley Team HireSeveral members of the former Sidley team are acting on a new real estate fund mandate for the client.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
March 03, 2021 | International Edition
Simpson Thacher Adds Kirkland Partner For Second London Hire in Two DaysThe firm has brought on board a funds partner from Kirkland just one day after announcing its hire of private equity firm Blackstone's EMEA GC.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
March 02, 2021 | International Edition
Simpson Thacher Hires Blackstone EMEA General Counsel in Latest London AdditionThe move is set to deepen the firm's ties with the alternative asset management giant in the UK and Europe.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
March 01, 2021 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Latest Law Firm to Recognise Menopause Pressures, Partnering with Support AppThe firm's U.K. managing partner, Michael Bates, said that conversations around the topic are "vital."
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
February 26, 2021 | International Edition
Mandatory Vaccination For Lawyers: Would It Be Legal?Enforcing vaccinations may open up firms to a variety of discrimination claims, say top employment lawyers, but alternative policies are available.
By Hannah Roberts
7 minute read
February 26, 2021 | International Edition
Mandatory Vaccination For Lawyers: Would It Be Legal?Enforcing vaccinations may open up firms to a variety of discrimination claims, say top employment lawyers, but alternative policies are available.
By Hannah Roberts
7 minute read
February 26, 2021 | International Edition
Latham Scoops Linklaters London Restructuring PartnerThe hire is the second for the firm's London restructuring team in the last 12 months.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
February 26, 2021 | International Edition
Hausfeld Launches Group Action Bid Against British Gymnastics Following Abuse ClaimsAlong with UK firm Bates Wells, Hausfeld has in recent weeks led on some of the highest profile group actions, still a relatively new concept in the UK.
By Hannah Roberts
3 minute read
February 25, 2021 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Recruits From Goldman Sachs For New Global Talent RoleThe firm has also appointed a London-based partner as its new talent head.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read