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]
February 25, 2021 | International Edition
DLA Piper Hits Freshfields For New Finance, Projects and Restructuring HeadThis is the latest exit for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 24, 2021 | International Edition
How Can Lawyers Talk About Race?While it is not always easy to truly understand the issues around racism if you haven't experienced them personally, difficult conversations about race should not be avoided.
By Paul McFarlane
4 minute read
February 23, 2021 | International Edition
Why We Still Need LGBT History Month — And Definitely No 'Straight' EquivalentTravers Smith partner Daniel Gerring discusses why it is so important the LGBT+ community is able to celebrate its history and culture during February.
By Daniel Gerring
5 minute read
February 22, 2021 | International Edition
Reed Smith Boosts UK Pro Bono Hours By a ThirdThe increase is likely to put the firm ahead of several other large firms for hours worked in the UK.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 22, 2021 | International Edition
DWF Looks to Financial Industry to Replace General CounselHe replaces Mollie Stoker, who is joining Ocado Group as deputy general counsel.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 19, 2021 | International Edition
Morrison & Foerster Wraps UK Redundancy Consultation With Handful CutThe news comes after 4% of its U.S. staff were axed at the start of February.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 19, 2021 | International Edition
UK Supreme Court Rules Uber Drivers are 'Workers', Handing Company Major DefeatThe landmark ruling, which effectively entitles Uber drivers to minimum wage, paid holidays and other legal protections, marks a defeat for DLA Piper and a victory for Bates Wells and Braithwaite and Leigh Day.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
February 18, 2021 | International Edition
BT's Group GC on Managing External Law Firm Relationships in Lockdown'A crisis can be a time when a GC can really showcase his or her value', says Sabine Chalmers.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
February 18, 2021 | International Edition
Slaughter and May Introduces New Assistant Role Following ReviewThe update comes as several U.K. firms have parted ways with legal PAs, following redundancy rounds amid COVID-19 pressures.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
February 17, 2021 | International Edition
A Q&A With Georgia Dawson: 'I Am Looking Forward To Calling London Home Again'Freshfields' senior partner discusses the firm's progress in the U.S., the conduct committees and what aspects of the firm's culture could change.
By Varsha Patel
8 minute read
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