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Hannah Walker

Hannah Walker

Hannah joined Law.com International as a reporter in October 2021 after finishing her Law degree at the University of Nottingham. [email protected].

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January 10, 2023 | International Edition

Latham, Paul Hastings and Ashurst Lawyers Shortlisted for WIPL Awards

The Women, Influence & Power in Law UK Awards 2023 will celebrate the best female talent in the legal industry.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read

January 09, 2023 | International Edition

Willkie, MoFo and Akin Gump Latest Firms To Announce Partner Promotions

Pallas Partners has also elevated its first non-lawyer to partner.

By Hannah Walker | James Carstensen

5 minute read

January 06, 2023 | International Edition

Video: How Will UK Law Firms Fare in 2023? Watch Now

Our London reporters and editors discuss the major trends in the U.K. legal industry and talk about what to expect in the coming 12 months in uncertain market conditions.

By Hannah Walker

3 minute read

January 05, 2023 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells Promotes Most Women Ever In 38-Strong Round

58% of the cohort are women, the highest percentage in the firm's history.

By Hannah Walker

6 minute read

January 03, 2023 | International Edition

Winston & Strawn Secures Rare London Lateral Hire

The partner will lead the firm's restructuring and insolvency practice in London.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read

January 03, 2023 | International Edition

Slater and Gordon To Pay Out £81K to SRA Following String of Historic Breaches

The penalty was slashed by 40% because of improvements since made by the firm.

By Hannah Walker

3 minute read

December 23, 2022 | International Edition

Shearman and Hogan Lovells—Could it Work?

Some are staggered a combination is being considered, others believe a merged firm could compete with elite rivals.

By Hannah Walker | Rose Walker | Krishnan Nair | Anne Bagamery

8 minute read

December 21, 2022 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells and Shearman Respond to 'Merger Talks' Report

A combined firm would be the world's third largest by revenue.

By Hannah Walker | Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

December 21, 2022 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells and Shearman Respond to 'Merger Talks' Report

A combined firm would be the world's third largest by revenue.

By Hannah Walker | Anne Bagamery

3 minute read

December 21, 2022 | International Edition

UK Supreme Court Rejects Solicitors' Plea to Be Prioritised Above Other Creditors in Client's Insolvency

The landmark decision offers cautionary lessons to solicitors involved with clients entering an insolvency process.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read