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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January 07, 2022 | International Edition

FinTech Firm Wise Rejigs Top Legal Team As General Counsel Exits

The changes follow the company's rebrand and IPO in 2021.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

January 06, 2022 | International Edition

EY Legal Hits Baker McKenzie for Inaugural Global Law Knowledge Role

The London-based role will focus on building the global knowledge function for EY Law teams globally.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

January 05, 2022 | International Edition

'Law Is Built For White Men': Why One UK Lawyer Relocated To Trinidad & Tobago

'The feeling of always standing out, always being the only Black person in the room, often the only Black woman in any room - it's not something I wanted my daughter to feel', says associate Rachel Welch-Phillips.

By Varsha Patel

5 minute read

January 04, 2022 | International Edition

What You Missed While You Were Away

A £4 billion Selfridges sale, further salary hikes and a Freshfields Germany expansion are just some of the news stories that broke over the last fortnight.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

December 24, 2021 | International Edition

Skadden Joins UK Duo on £4B Selfridges Sale

Thai retailer The Central Group and Austrian property company Signa Holding are acquiring the famed luxury department store.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

December 20, 2021 | International Edition

Five Firms Win Spots on Affinity Water's Inaugural Legal Panel

The panel will run for three years with an option for a five-year extension.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

December 17, 2021 | International Edition

Slaughter and May Ups NQ Pay For Third Time in 2021

The firm has adjusted its rates for newly qualified lawyers twice this year already, as firms the world over jostle for junior talent.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

December 14, 2021 | International Edition

BBC Studios General Counsel Lands Bigger Role With COO Promotion

The jump from general counsel to COO is still relatively rare in the UK in-house legal market.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

December 10, 2021 | International Edition

Why I Left My Law Firm: A Rundown Of What's Behind The Associate Talent Drain

Many associates have jumped to competitors, moved in-house or left the profession entirely. Law.com explored the reasons behind these exits in a series of articles throughout the year.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

December 02, 2021 | International Edition

Easing Deadline Stress: Budweiser's Legal Head and An Adviser Share How Their Relationship Helps

Amid a growing mental health crisis in the legal industry, the beer giant's head of legal and an RPC's partner say their working relationship has helped lessen the strain.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

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