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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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February 25, 2021 | International Edition

DLA Piper Hits Freshfields For New Finance, Projects and Restructuring Head

This 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' Equivalent

Travers 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 Third

The 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 Counsel

He 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 Cut

The 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 Defeat

The 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 Review

The 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