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]
February 15, 2022 | International Edition
'They're Passing the Blame': Associates Hit Back at Partner Complaints About SalariesAssociates say partners should do more than just 'grumble' about the pay war, given they have the power to enact cultural change.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
February 10, 2022 | International Edition
'Some NQs Are Paid My Salary': The Pay War is Tempting In-House Counsel Back to Private PracticeSeveral in-house lawyers, even general counsel, say they are tempted to 'double their pay and go back'.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
February 08, 2022 | International Edition
SRA Urges Measures to Improve Law Firm CultureThe U.K. regulator has issued a 'culture guide' for firms looking to tackle the issue.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 08, 2022 | International Edition
The Panama Papers Six Years On: A UK Tax PerspectiveMuch to the frustration of crusading journalists and politicians, there have been no statistics from HMRC about tax recoveries arising from the leak.
By Andrew Park
5 minute read
February 07, 2022 | International Edition
Sky High Pay Rises Won't Cut It in the War for TalentToo many firms are showing an inflexible approach to flexible working, perpetuating a toxic culture where partners are only interested in how much people bill, argues Dana Denis-Smith.
By Dana Denis-Smith
4 minute read
February 04, 2022 | International Edition
Simmons Innovation Arm Set For Asia Debut As Revenue Nears £20 MillionThe legal services offering, Solutions, is set to hit bumper revenue this year.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 04, 2022 | International Edition
General Counsel are Unwilling to Pay the Price of the Industry's Latest Salary War'If law firms try to charge me increased fees, I won't be paying them', said one general counsel, reflecting a wider unease among clients about the situation.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
February 03, 2022 | International Edition
Crown Estate Appoints Next Head of LegalThe role had been held on an interim basis by former Hogan Lovells global chair Nicholas Cheffings.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 02, 2022 | International Edition
Reed Smith Rivals Larger Firms With Pro Bono Hours BoostThe increase in UK pro bono hours closes the gap between top recording firms such as Hogan Lovells and DLA Piper.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 01, 2022 | International Edition
Lewis Silkin Grows Northern Ireland Base Via Local Tie-UpThe firm first opened in Belfast in August 2021 via a tie-up with a local employment law specialist.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
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