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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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July 02, 2020 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis, Weil Gotshal Set For London Office Returns

The firms are the latest to plan for a return to the workplace for a limited number of staff.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

July 01, 2020 | International Edition

Five Sidley Austin Associates Follow Partner Duo To Faegre Drinker

The team reunites with the two heavyweight restructuring partners that Faegre hired in June.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

July 01, 2020 | International Edition

HFW Teams Up With Big Four Firm and Litigation Funder for COVID-19 Service

The trio have formed a non-exclusive project to advise clients looking to bring claims arising from the pandemic.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

June 30, 2020 | International Edition

DLA Piper Latest Law Firm to Cut UK NQ Salaries

The firm has trimmed its rates in its London and smaller U.K. bases.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

June 30, 2020 | International Edition

One Freshfields Partner on Returning To His Firm Proudly Out

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner Andrew Murphy talks about hiding his sexuality when first at the firm, but opening up when he returned years later.

By Hannah Roberts

5 minute read

June 29, 2020 | International Edition

Which UK Law Firm Spends The Most On Its Lawyers?

One firm tops the rankings with almost half of its revenues spent on salaries.

By Hannah Roberts

4 minute read

June 29, 2020 | International Edition

From Stonewall To George Floyd: What Lessons Can Be Learned For LGBTQ+ Allyship?

"Black people on their own cannot bring about the change they deserve because the racism they face is systemic," say two Trowers & Hamlins lawyers.

By Yetunde Dania and Julian Jarrett

5 minute read

June 26, 2020 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Proves Most Popular Adviser to Top-Tier Private Equity Clients

The Magic Circle firm beat the likes of Kirkland and Freshfields to the bulk of Blackstone and CVC European mandates over the past 12 months.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

June 25, 2020 | International Edition

Magic Circle Duo Served Roles On UK Facilities Giants Merger

The firms are advising on Mitie's acquisition of Interserve for £271 million.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

June 25, 2020 | International Edition

Top Law Firms Ban Printing As Remote Working Continues to Effect Change

Firms are asking their lawyers, who have traditionally often worked from hard copies of documents, to take a different approach during the pandemic.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read