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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 04, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper, Clifford Chance Partners Handed New Year Honours For Diversity, COVID Efforts

The awards for 2022 have honoured several members of the legal community.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read

December 31, 2021 | International Edition

Big In-House Moves In December for Heathrow Airport, the FCA and More

2021's final in-house legal moves saw changes at several organisations, including the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read

December 29, 2021 | International Edition

Latham, Arthur Cox Win Roles On £1.6B Gambling Deal

Despite UK lawyers predicting a quieter Christmas, this one of several major deals to have closed in recent weeks.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read

December 24, 2021 | International Edition

Quinn Emanuel Office Hands Christmas Party Budget to Charity

The firm's Germany branch donated what it saved from its cancelled Christmas party to 11 German charities.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read

December 24, 2021 | International Edition

Air India Wins 'Delayed Flight' Case After UK Court Upholds EU Rules In Post-Brexit Era

The Court of Appeal has handed down a judgment in one of the first cases where the U.K. courts have had to determine EU law post-Brexit.

By Hannah Walker

3 minute read

December 23, 2021 | International Edition

Service! Mishcon, Macfarlanes Lead as Michelin-Starred Chef Ordered to Fork Over €11M

London's High Court ordered renowned French chef Axel Manes to pay damages for using "deceit" to induce a company to transfer shares to him.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read

December 22, 2021 | International Edition

Freshfields, A&O and HSF Partners Included in Latest QC Appointments

This year's round sees five solicitor advocates appointed from five different firms.

By Hannah Walker

3 minute read

December 22, 2021 | International Edition

Trio of Firms Hike UK Salaries For Newly Qualified Lawyers

The talent war continues as three more firms boost associate pay packets to keep up with competitors.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read

December 21, 2021 | International Edition

2021 In Review: UK Law Firm Leaders Discuss The Themes of the Year

Leaders of 10 major law firms including Kirkland, Linklaters and Freshfields highlight the key developments in the legal industry over the last 12 months.

By Hannah Walker

7 minute read

December 21, 2021 | International Edition

Squire Hands Global Staff An Extra Week's Salary

The one-off bonus excludes the firm's lawyers, but rewards business staff and paralegals following a "successful year" amid uncertainty.

By Hannah Walker

2 minute read