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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June 25, 2020 | International Edition

"I Face Barriers Daily" - RPC Trainee Shares Journey As A Non-Binary, Trans Person

"Sadly, some of the people who vocally and visibly hold hostile views are among us in the legal industry," says Emrys Moore.

By Hannah Roberts

5 minute read

June 24, 2020 | International Edition

Latham and More Hold London NQ Rates as Hogan Lovells Cuts Pay

Pinsent Masons and CMS have also made decisions regarding their rates for newly qualified lawyers in London.

By Simon Lock | Meganne Tillay | Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

June 24, 2020 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher Joins Flurry of Law Firms Reopening London Offices

Reed Smith has reopened its doors, while DLA Piper is set to open its U.K. offices to staff in early July, with some of its international bases to follow.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

June 23, 2020 | International Edition

It's... Kingsley Napley and Brabners On 'Wagatha Christie' Defamation Case

Rebekah Vardy is suing Coleen Rooney for libel and slander following a heated argument on social media in October.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

June 23, 2020 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Cuts London NQ Salaries

The firm is the latest U.K.-headquartered firm to divert from usual salary increases for its newly qualified lawyers.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

June 23, 2020 | International Edition

Withers' Chairperson: How I Came Out At Work

"She sat opposite the desk and asked what I wanted to speak about. I drew a huge deep breath and decided to jump right in." says Justine Markovitz.

By Justine Markovitz

4 minute read

June 23, 2020 | International Edition

Impending Disputes Boom: Firms Should Make Intelligence Providers Work Smarter

Direct communication with data providers will be crucial in the coming months.

By Stewart Kelly

5 minute read

June 22, 2020 | International Edition

Goodwin's New UK Litigation Head On Agreeing With Lord Sumption and Moving Firms Mid-Pandemic

Oliver Glynn-Jones joined the firm mid-way through the U.K.'s lockdown due to COVID-19 and has had to get creative while socialising with his new colleagues.

By Hannah Roberts

8 minute read