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Varsha Patel

Varsha Patel

Varsha joined Law.com International in October 2019 after working as a senior editor at LexisNexis. She covers continental Europe and the in-house market. You can reach her on [email protected]

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May 12, 2022 | International Edition

Slaughter and May Targets Dramatic Absolute Emissions Reduction by 2040

The firm had previously committed to halve its carbon emissions by 2030, as have Linklaters and Allen & Overy.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 12, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper's Big Question: Is It Time For Financial Integration?

Partner concerns around merging profit pools include possible de-equitisation of partners in the non-U.S. arm.

By Varsha Patel

10 minute read

May 12, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper's Big Question: Is It Time For Financial Integration?

Partner concerns around merging profit pools include possible de-equitisation of partners in the non-U.S. arm.

By Varsha Patel

10 minute read

May 11, 2022 | International Edition

Most Lawyers Would Not Take Pay Cut For Full Time Remote Work, Fear Policy's Impact on Retention and Women

Some lawyers are concerned that policies will discriminate against women, though one female partner quipped if she worked from home all of the time, it would give her male colleagues "a chance to crawl out from under my shadow!"

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

May 10, 2022 | International Edition

Lawyers Split on Cutting Pay for Remote Workers As Many Slam Policy

One respondent to a survey by Law.com International on the topic said they would "quit on the spot" if their firm tried to cut their salary for remote working.

By Varsha Patel

5 minute read

May 10, 2022 | International Edition

Lawyers Split on Cutting Pay for Remote Workers As Many Slam Policy

One respondent to a survey by Law.com International on the topic said they would "quit on the spot" if their firm tried to cut their salary for remote working.

By Varsha Patel

5 minute read

May 09, 2022 | International Edition

Regional UK Firms Eye External Investment, Research Shows

Mergers as well as credit facilities with litigation funders are increasingly viewed as viable options as regional outfits seek to grow rapidly.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 05, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper, Fieldfisher Lead AIM Client Rankings

DWF leads the rankings for the largest clients on London's Alternative Investment Market, Q2 data shows.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 03, 2022 | International Edition

Leading Ashurst London Partner Duo Retire

Former Slaughter and May partner Richard de Carle is among the retirees.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

April 22, 2022 | International Edition

Aviva Legal Operations Head Voices Frustration as Company Slashes Team

Caroline Brown's role was made redundant while she was pregnant, she shared on LinkedIn, describing the process as "very painful".

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read