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 04, 2021 | International Edition
Outgoing Ashurst Chairman Ben Tidswell Takes a Look Back"Stepping on stage in front of 400 partners, to open our first global partner conference after being appointed chairman, is something I will never forget", says Tidswell, who retires from the partnership in July.
By Varsha Patel
6 minute read
June 03, 2021 | International Edition
TGI Fridays' UK Legal Head On Crucial Lessons From Private Practice, Pandemic Life, and Glazed BurgersRobert Henry joined Fridays UK - better known as TGI Fridays - as its inaugural legal head. Here he discusses his career highlights and more.
By Varsha Patel
5 minute read
June 03, 2021 | International Edition
Associate Burnout is Real. Firms Can and Must Do MoreAs workloads ramp up, junior lawyers need more support.
By Ann Offomata, Major Lindsey & Africa
4 minute read
June 02, 2021 | International Edition
Morrison & Foerster Lands Another Freshfields New York PartnerThe partner will be reunited with former Freshfields partners Mitchell Presser and Omar Pringle, who both left to join MoFo in 2020.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 02, 2021 | International Edition
'I Was Clearly Not Well': How Stress Forced One UK Associate Out Of Their Law Firm"I knew I would not want to be balancing this and my family forever", says one associate who left her law firm.
By Varsha Patel
5 minute read
June 02, 2021 | International Edition
Allen & Overy Joins US Duo on Etsy's $1.6B Depop AcquisitionThe transaction is the latest in a bumper crop of corporate deals.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 01, 2021 | International Edition
The Legal Innovation Awards 2021: Who Won What and WhyHosted by stand-up comedian and writer Maisie Adam, the ceremony handed awards to the firms and individuals driving revolutionary change in the legal market.
By Varsha Patel
12 minute read
June 01, 2021 | International Edition
In Pictures: May's In-House Moves and PanelsIn-house moves this month include: Anna Cosgrave, Toby McCrindle, Marly Ohlsson, Caroline Barber and Sunil Puri. In May, Allianz and LV= GI refreshed…
By Varsha Patel
1 minute read
May 28, 2021 | International Edition
In Pictures: Key Hires In May for Clifford Chance, McDermott and MorePlenty of moves in May, as Linklaters' GC of 17 years steps down, and Mayer Brown and Ince make double-hires.
By Varsha Patel
1 minute read
May 27, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst Elects London Partner As First Female ChairAshurst is the latest firm to elect a woman to a senior position in management.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
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