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]
May 12, 2020 | International Edition
DLA Piper Continues To Rebuild UK Restructuring With Second Hire in Two MonthsThe firm has looked to a U.K. rival to replenish its restructuring ranks following several exits in 2019.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
May 11, 2020 | International Edition
Paralegal Found to Have Stolen Nearly £300,000 From Top 50 FirmThe UK's Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a work restriction order to the former employee.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
May 07, 2020 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Surveys Staff Over London Office Return As DLA Also Mulls Reopening BaseBaker McKenzie has surveyed all its London people about a return to the office. One of its task force members in charge of the situation said that it had raised "quite a big ethical question."
By Hannah Roberts
5 minute read
May 06, 2020 | International Edition
Host of Top Firms Sign Up to UK Government's COVID-19 PledgeHogan Lovells, CMS and DLA Piper are among the signatories.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
May 06, 2020 | International Edition
Legal Life In Lockdown: Freshfields' Ken Baird on 120-Strong Video Calls and Cooking ChallengesThe firm's global head of restructuring discusses his working day during lockdown, featuring rogue pigeons on video calls and his mousse prowess.
By Hannah Roberts
5 minute read
May 05, 2020 | International Edition
Deloitte Legal Pays Students £500 Over Cancelled InternshipsThe Big Four accountancy firm said that it will run a virtual mentorship programme for students amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
May 05, 2020 | International Edition
BCLP Duo Including Legacy Firm Founder's Son QuitMartin Paisner is set to leave the transatlantic firm after more than 50 years.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
May 05, 2020 | International Edition
Number of UK Legal Jobs Fall 75% Amid Coronavirus UncertaintyAccording to findings from CV-Library, legal job application numbers also dropped significantly last month.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
May 04, 2020 | International Edition
'A Changing of the Guard': Macfarlanes Grapples With Succession IssuesAs a new senior partner finally takes over the running of the firm, former partners and rivals say its next generation is lacking.
By Hannah Roberts
8 minute read
May 01, 2020 | International Edition
Macfarlanes Hires Former Lord ChancellorFormer solicitor and politician David Gauke has rejoined the firm.
By Hannah Roberts
2 minute read
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