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 01, 2022 | International Edition
Gallery: UK In-House Changes in JanuaryThe first month of 2022 saw key changes in the in-house teams at Tesco Bank, Uber, OnlyFans and more.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
January 31, 2022 | International Edition
Ashurst's Top Pay Breaks £2M For First Time, LLPs Show, As Profits Bounce BackThe stronger results follow a 9% slump in operating profits in the year ending April 2020.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
January 28, 2022 | International Edition
DLA Piper's International Growth Stalls But Partners Pocket Bumper Bonuses, Accounts ShowThe firm's Asia and Australia arms' revenues were hit in particular during the 2020-21 financial year.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
January 26, 2022 | International Edition
Rivals Surprised at Ropes & Gray UK Head's 'Unusual' Secondment to Bain CapitalPartners have described the move as distinctly American in nature and a 'big investment', but one that could deepen the client relationship.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
January 26, 2022 | International Edition
Why Lawyers Need To Talk About InfertilityA legal recruiter and a partner specialising in fertility law explain how the industry needs a wholescale culture shift on the topic.
By Somaya Ouazzani and Natalie Sutherland
5 minute read
January 26, 2022 | International Edition
Freshfields to Cover Costs of Staff Fertility TreatmentThe firm said it is 'crucial' to provide fertility support 'for those who need it, no matter what stage they're at in their family-forming journey'.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
January 25, 2022 | International Edition
Simmons Takes Six-Strong Team From German IP OutfitThe team hire of around six, including two partners, bolsters the firm's healthcare and life sciences bench in Europe.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
January 24, 2022 | International Edition
Kirkland Hires Akin Gump London Funds PartnerThe partner leaves Akin Gump after over two years.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
January 21, 2022 | International Edition
Handful of Firms Win UK-India Trade Negotiations MandateThe trade negotiations could be a crucial step towards liberalising India's legal market, which has historically been closed to foreign lawyers.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
January 20, 2022 | International Edition
Ashurst Relocates London Partner To LA After Stalled Office GrowthThe firm launched its Los Angeles offering in February 2020.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read