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]
March 10, 2022 | International Edition
Keep Us Informed and Take a Stand: What GCs Want From Advisers on RussiaU.K. legal heads discuss what advice they need and where they stand on law firm presences in Russia, reminding the industry that 'profit doesn't outweigh the human tragedy'.
By Varsha Patel
5 minute read
March 10, 2022 | International Edition
How Two Simmons Lawyers Tackle Menopause and Microagressions in Their Gender Network"It's easy to say what effects a bad paternity policy might have on somebody's career, but I can't quantify what impact being spoken over has on my career long-term," shared one NQ at the firm.
By Varsha Patel
5 minute read
March 09, 2022 | International Edition
Freshfields Shutters Moscow BaseThis follows a flurry of firm exits from Russia on Wednesday.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
March 09, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Elects Next Senior PartnerThe firm has plumped for tradition in choosing a London based leader.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
March 03, 2022 | International Edition
Who is the Conscience of Your Business? How Firms Should Navigate Russia, Ukraine and ESGOne ex-comms head of a law firm in the U.K. asks how law firms should navigate cutting ties with Russian clients, and the wider implications of taking a stand against questionable client activity.
By Former head of communications at an international law firm.
5 minute read
March 01, 2022 | International Edition
White & Case Opens Luxembourg OfficeThe firm has hired a partner from a local law firm for the launch.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
March 01, 2022 | International Edition
Favourites Emerge In DLA Piper's Senior Partner RaceWhere the next leader is based is a key question for partners at the firm as voting gets underway.
By Varsha Patel
10 minute read
March 01, 2022 | International Edition
In Pictures: February's In-House Moves and Panel ReviewsMoves this month at Crossrail and Bupa, among others.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 28, 2022 | International Edition
GCs of Major UK Corporates Take Aim at Law Firm Social Mobility EffortsThe founding sponsors of General Counsel for Diversity & Inclusion say that, while D&I efforts can often "fade away", they "want this project to outlive" them.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
February 28, 2022 | International Edition
February Moves: Firms Refresh Leaderships as Hiring Market Remains BusyHires this month for Goodwin Procter, RPC and others, as well as two senior partner reappointments.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
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