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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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April 22, 2022 | International Edition

Two Firms Take Roles on KKR's $15B Bid For Australian Hospital Group

The bid, which has created roles for two top law firms, follows a flurry of investments by KKR.

By Varsha Patel | Rose Walker

2 minute read

April 21, 2022 | International Edition

Are Older Lawyers Becoming More Welcome in UK Firms?

'Across the Atlantic the approach in many walks of life has traditionally been to place a greater value on the wisdom and experience of the older generation', writes Richard Beresford.

By Richard Beresford

5 minute read

April 20, 2022 | International Edition

Spike in Number of GCs Expecting Legal Bills to Rise

'There will remain an acute need for quality legal work as the world's economies continues to right themselves', a survey of UK in-house counsel has found.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

April 19, 2022 | International Edition

Bank of America Assistant General Counsel Joins Dechert in London

The move is the latest in a string of in-house lawyers returning to private practice.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

April 15, 2022 | International Edition

'The Issue Is Much Wider Than Race': Yapily's CLO on Her Diversity Mission

"The current picture does not reflect well on our profession, and I'm surprised it is still this way," says Selene Brett.

By Varsha Patel

5 minute read

April 14, 2022 | International Edition

'My Mother Was in Hospital': One Partner's Anger Over UK Government's 'Partygate' Failings

'How can the government expect people to respect the next law Mr Johnson makes that they do not like?', asks Francis Dingwall.

By Francis Dingwall

4 minute read

April 14, 2022 | International Edition

'We're Terrified': Junior Lawyers Still Fear SRA Retribution Over Minor Mistakes

Amid a growing perception that 'mistakes are more tolerated at a senior level', junior lawyers are dismayed by recent regulator action against them.

By Varsha Patel

7 minute read

April 14, 2022 | International Edition

'I Just Wanted to Fit In': A Muslim Lawyer on Finally Embracing Her Faith at Work

'Making it in the legal industry shouldn't mean compromising on any aspect of your faith,' says a young lawyer who has struggled to observe her faith in the workplace.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

April 13, 2022 | International Edition

Most Senior UK Lawyers Say Boris Johnson Should Resign After 'Partygate', Survey Shows

The results to a survey of over 100 senior lawyers conducted by Law.com International show that the legal sector largely shares the public's outrage over the U.K. Prime Minister's lockdown rule infringements.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

April 12, 2022 | International Edition

Why the Billable Hour Could Be Holding Back Your Culture

Dana Denis-Smith, CEO of Obelisk Support argues against what she sees as an outdated concept.

By Dana Denis-Smith

5 minute read