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]
June 16, 2021 | International Edition
Q&A: Bank of China Head of Legal On the Growing Importance of ESGAnna Hart is speaking about financial services and ESG at the Dispute Litigation Forum on Wednesday.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
June 15, 2021 | International Edition
Shearman Adds Latest London PartnerThis follows Shearman's hire of Allen & Overy leveraged finance lifer Sanjeev Dhuna in April.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 15, 2021 | International Edition
'Justifying the Stress': As Associate Pay Tops $200K, UK and European Lawyers Are UnconvincedLawyers and market commentators across the U.K., Germany and France reflect on the impact of the associate pay war in their respective regions.
By Varsha Patel
5 minute read
June 15, 2021 | International Edition
Burnout, Nausea and 4AM Finishes: How One Associate's Experience Led Her To Leave Law"It forced me to realise that there are consequences for your body in this career", an associate who left her firm - and law completely - says.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
June 15, 2021 | International Edition
Five Firms Bag Spots On YouGov's Inaugural Legal PanelYouGov joined major corporates, such as Natwest and Sainsburys, in asking for more evidence of diversity from their advisers during the review process.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
June 15, 2021 | International Edition
Dogs, Children and Cuckoo Clocks: Justice Cockerill's Virtual Court ReflectionsMrs Justice Sara Cockerill is the keynote speaker for Law.com's Dispute Resolution Forum Conference 2021, which begins tomorrow, June 16.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
June 14, 2021 | International Edition
Longtime Clifford Chance London Finance Partner Leaves for US FirmThis is the latest in a recent spate of exits for Clifford Chance in London.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 11, 2021 | International Edition
How Can Clients Help The Industry's Mental Health Problem?"Law firms should be empowered to be proactive because clients will be receptive", one UK general counsel says.
By Varsha Patel
5 minute read
June 09, 2021 | International Edition
Freshfields to Pay Out Catch-Up BonusThe firm is seeking to catch-up with payments after it froze lawyer pay in April 2020 to protect itself from the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 07, 2021 | International Edition
Law Firm General Counsel Have Never Been So Important. Here's Why.We spoke to GCs including those at Slaughter and May and Clifford Chance about the changing nature of the role, and what it represents.
By Varsha Patel
6 minute read
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