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Varsha Patel

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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April 01, 2021 | International Edition

In Pictures: March's In-House Moves

The key in-house moves for the month.

By Varsha Patel

1 minute read

April 01, 2021 | International Edition

Brexit, Compliance & Environmental Goals: Nestle's UK GC On What's Keeping His Team Busy

Mark Maurice-Jones also explains what he's most looking forward to when COVID restrictions lift and how the relationship with external advisors has been throughout lockdown.

By Varsha Patel

5 minute read

March 31, 2021 | International Edition

Simmons Boosts Amsterdam Base With Triple Hire

The trio will bolster the firm's banking, tax and corporate capabilities in the Netherlands.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

March 31, 2021 | International Edition

In Pictures: The Key Hires and Promotions in March

The month saw important hires and promotions for Shearman, Dechert, Simmons, ECIJA and others.

By Law.com International Staff

1 minute read

March 30, 2021 | International Edition

Ashurst Doubles Bonus Pool, Set to Hand Out One-Off Payments For COVID Efforts

The firm is the latest international player to reward its people for their efforts during the crisis.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

March 30, 2021 | International Edition

Legal Heavyweights Join Lenny Henry's Call For Black Brits To Get COVID Vaccine

Signatories include Diageo GC Tom Shropshire and World Bank senior vice president and GC Dr Sandie Okoro.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

March 29, 2021 | International Edition

Freshfields New York, London Teams In Driving Seat For Latest Major SPAC Deal

U.K. car retailer Cazoo is set to list on the NYSE as a result of the deal, in a move that is expected to value the company at $7 billion.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

March 25, 2021 | International Edition

Pinsents and Eversheds Top UK Law Firm Brand Index

Meanwhile, international firms also took all top 10 spots in the European law firm brand ranking.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

March 24, 2021 | International Edition

NatWest To Build on Diversity Focus in Future Panel Reviews, With 'Lessons Learned' Exercise

The bank placed a greater emphasis on asking law firms about their diversity efforts in its most recent review, but will look to improve how it tackles the issue in future.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

March 23, 2021 | International Edition

Zoom Murder Mysteries and Virtual Networking: Contis' General Counsel on Work During Lockdown

"I think we've all become experts at connecting on Zoom and Teams", says Lara Oyesanya.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read