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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September 08, 2021 | International Edition

UK Top 50 Results Table: PEP Skyrockets in 'Truly Exceptional' Year

Law.com International's 2021 Top 50 league table is out - showing a huge average rise in partner profits. Here, law firm leaders explain what drove it and what is next to come.

By Varsha Patel

7 minute read

September 07, 2021 | International Edition

Three Firms Grab Further UK Government International Trade Mandate

The award is part of the Crown Commercial's pre-established U.K. trade law panel which was announced in February 2021.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

September 06, 2021 | International Edition

UK Publisher Hachette Takes New GC From Rival

The publishing giant's current general counsel is set to move back to Australia.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

September 06, 2021 | International Edition

RPC Hits Insurance Rival For London Partner Hire

The hire comes after RPC co-founded a multi-national insurance law firm network with six law firms across Europe, Asia and America in May.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

September 03, 2021 | International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Hires Herbert Smith Freehills London Competition Partner

The addition is a continuation of Simmons' recent London hiring streak.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

August 31, 2021 | International Edition

'We Go Through Brick Walls': Slaughter and May Strengthens Grip On FTSE Crown

Corporate head Andy Ryde attributes the firm's consistent showing in the Adviser Rankings of the FTSE's top dealmakers to the "constant attention" the firm has given its clients throughout the pandemic.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

August 31, 2021 | International Edition

August Hires: McDermott Adds QC Heft, Addleshaws Grabs 2 Dealmakers

Dentons was also among the month's recruiters.

By Law.com International Staff

1 minute read

August 27, 2021 | International Edition

The Efficacy of Law Firm Remote Working is Short Term - Here's Why

'Law firms disproportionately attract task-focussed people who aren't natural communicators. Distance makes what is already challenging for these people harder still.'

By Ted Rosner, Redemption Roasters

8 minute read