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 18, 2020 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Relaunches Brexit Client Hotline as Deadline Nears

The move comes as UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson seeks to cut a last-minute deal with the EU to avoid a hard Brexit.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

December 18, 2020 | International Edition

'I've Never Seen Anything Like This': UK Corporate Partners Rushed Off Feet in Christmas Frenzy

Linklaters' financial sponsors co-head says it is 'one of the most consistently busy periods I've experienced'.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

December 16, 2020 | International Edition

The Year in Review: 2020 Wasn't All Bad For Europe

Lawyers in the UK and Continental Europe have had a year unlike any other. It was tough, but 2020 also delivered some extremely valuable lessons.

By Linda A. Thompson | Anne Bagamery | Hannah Roberts | Eva von Schaper | Krishnan Nair

9 minute read

December 15, 2020 | International Edition

Macfarlanes Profits Jump 22% As Firm Improves Cash Position

Salary costs at the firm rose 10% across the year while pay for the top earning partner dipped.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

December 15, 2020 | International Edition

Slew of Investments Worth Over £4.5B Hand Roles to UK, US Heavyweights

Law firms lined up on the host of deals include Linklaters, Clifford Chance and Sullivan & Cromwell.

By Rose Walker | Simon Lock | Hannah Roberts

5 minute read

December 15, 2020 | International Edition

Allen & Overy Antitrust Co-Head Quits for Simpson Thacher

The hire is the latest example of an A&O partner leaving for a U.S. rival in London.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

December 14, 2020 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Promotes 11 in Latest Round

The round marks an expansion on last year, when nine lawyers made the cut.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

December 11, 2020 | International Edition

Working Remotely 'Sped Up' Vaccine Work: Lawyers Involved Tell Their Story

With the world waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine, the lawyers involved tell of how they worked day and night despite being in lockdown themselves.

By Hannah Roberts

6 minute read

December 10, 2020 | International Edition

DLA Hires Former UK Competition Supremo Lord Tyrie

Tyrie becomes the latest political appointment in an upward trend among UK law firms.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

December 07, 2020 | International Edition

Allen & Overy to Hand US Associates 'Special' Bonus

The firm is also holding its annual bonuses at 2019 rates.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

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