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 06, 2020 | International Edition

Three More UK Firms Announce Rising Revenues, Profits

Two of the firms announced double-digit growth across the metrics.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

August 05, 2020 | International Edition

DLA Piper Targets McDermott For London Private Equity Hire

The partner had been at the U.S. firm's London base for four years, and previously worked at Kirkland & Ellis.

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August 03, 2020 | International Edition

FCA Appoints 15 Firms To New Roster Following COVID-19 Delay

The new panel consists of 15 firms in total, with several new appointments including Clyde & Co, Dentons and Pinsent Masons.

By Hannah Roberts

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August 03, 2020 | International Edition

Top-Tier Firms Lead On $16.4B Takeover For Healthcare Giants

The transaction is one of the largest of the year to date and gives acquirer Siemens Healthineers a foothold in the growing area of cancer treatment.

By Hannah Roberts

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August 03, 2020 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher Adds To London M&A With Gibson Dunn Partner

The hire is the second lateral for Simpson Thacher in London since the start of the year.

By Hannah Roberts

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July 31, 2020 | International Edition

Withers PEP Soars 40%, Revenue Breaks £200M Mark

The firm cites growing client demand during the coronavirus lockdown as a major boost to its top line growth.

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2 minute read

July 31, 2020 | International Edition

Discovered: Espionage Group That Has Targeted Law Firms For 'Almost A Decade'

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has exposed an online group of hackers that it says has been targeting law firms in Europe.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

July 30, 2020 | International Edition

Travers PEP Plummets 20% As Profits and Revenue Dip Too

The firm has reported a 1% drop in revenues for the past financial year, citing the impact of the coronavirus crisis, Brexit and investment into the firm as reasons for the muted growth.

By Hannah Roberts

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