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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August 25, 2021 | International Edition

How 'Awkward' Lockdown Socials Prompted One Associate's Exit

An associate at a top U.S. firm in London shares her decision to leave after the lack of socialising and effort during the peak of lockdown emphasised her team's 'poor' culture.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

August 24, 2021 | International Edition

Luton Airport Lands New General Counsel

The airport's former general counsel, Swati Paul, left in February.

By Varsha Patel

1 minute read

August 20, 2021 | International Edition

'I Ended Up In Hospital - Twice': How Anxiety Drove Another Associate From Private Practice

One lawyer tells her story of being lured in by prestigious law firms with the promise of something 'exciting', but the reality felt isolating and inescapable.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

August 20, 2021 | International Edition

Abuse on Social Media: Is The Law Catching Up?

In the wake of racist comments posted online after England's Euro 2020 defeat, how is the law around social media abuse is developing?

By Sharron Webster, Trowers & Hamlins

5 minute read

August 19, 2021 | International Edition

Trio Advise on Goldman Sachs' €1.6B Acquisition of Dutch Asset Manager

The wave of summer deals is showing no sign of slowing down.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

August 17, 2021 | International Edition

From Big Law to Big Coffee: How a Former Debevoise Lawyer Brewed a New Venture

In a touchingly honest interview, Ted Rosner describes being let go by a major firm but then launching a company that helps reduce reoffending by providing jobs to prison leavers.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read