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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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August 24, 2020 | International Edition

Don't Forget About Disabled Lawyers, Says Associate Who Beat Bowel Cancer

The King & Spalding UK lawyer whose life was turned upside down is now trying to help others who suffer.

By Hannah Roberts

4 minute read

August 24, 2020 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Hires Ashurst London Partner

The hire is the second partner addition for Paul Hastings in recent weeks.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

August 21, 2020 | International Edition

Three Firms Scoop Lead Roles On Largest Ever Software Buyout

The $12.2 billion deal sees private equity firm Hg invest in European software business Visma.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

August 21, 2020 | International Edition

Nearly Half Of Legal Workers Are 'Dreading Going Back To The Workplace'

Most respondents in a survey of UK legal professionals said that remote working had improved their work-life balance.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

August 20, 2020 | International Edition

Paul Hastings Swipes Shearman EMEA Finance Head

The hire is the second for Paul Hastings from Shearman in London since the start of the year.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

August 20, 2020 | International Edition

HSF Launches UK Mentoring Scheme For Disabled Students

The firm is also partnering with the Aspiring Solicitors Foundation to provide a £1,000 grant to disabled applicants from low income backgrounds.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

August 19, 2020 | International Edition

The A-Levels Fiasco: Calls for More Law Firms to Drop Grade Requirements

Ashurst and DWF were quick to respond to a fiasco that left UK students fearing for their futures. Now there are calls for more law firms to follow suit.

By Hannah Roberts

5 minute read

August 17, 2020 | International Edition

Private Equity Firm Issues €25M Negligence Claim Against Dentons

The claim relates to advice given by the firm regarding a €12.4 million loan agreement made in 2015.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

August 14, 2020 | International Edition

DWF Scraps Grade Requirements as Legal Justice Group Joins A-Level Fight

A nationwide controversy erupted on Thursday after many A-level students in the UK received lower than expected results, following a government-approved standardisation process.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

August 13, 2020 | International Edition

UK Legal Industry Revenues Rebounded in June Following COVID Slump

Data from the Office of National Statistics "shows that the green shoots of recovery are now here for the UK's legal industry".

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read