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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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May 15, 2020 | International Edition

EY Legal UK Partners and Staff Must Use 70% Of Annual Leave By August

This is the latest measure EY has taken to combat the effects of COVID-19.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 15, 2020 | International Edition

EDF Energy Extends Panel as Coronavirus Halts Review Process

The new panel was due to be in place from March 2020.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 14, 2020 | International Edition

Spotify Brings In New GC From WarnerMedia

The company's former general counsel has been promoted.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 14, 2020 | International Edition

US Firm Boosts Corporate Offering in Italy

The firm is rebuilding its ranks after losing four partners to Squire Patton Boggs earlier this year.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 14, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters Plots Third Middle East Office

The firm currently has two offices in the region, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 13, 2020 | International Edition

Slaughters, Baker McKenzie Among Firms on Shell's New-Look Panel

The energy giant has scrapped its previous legal structure in favour of a 65-strong group.

By Varsha Patel | Rose Walker

2 minute read

May 12, 2020 | International Edition

Top Irish Firms Reduce Working Hours, Pay and Cancel Bonuses

The steps have been taken as COVID-19 places pressure on the Irish legal sector.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

May 12, 2020 | International Edition

Legal Life In Lockdown: NHS Charity GC On Tackling Two Roles and Drafting Agreements on the Eurostar

"I (shamefully) baked for the first time in a decade the other weekend."

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

May 12, 2020 | International Edition

Why GCs Don't Like It When Firms Impose Lengthy Partner Notice Periods

"It's an issue when law firms act to protect themselves to the exclusion of caring about their clients", says one general counsel.

By Varsha Patel

7 minute read

May 11, 2020 | International Edition

Top HSBC Lawyer On the Limits of Lockdown and the Evolution of the GC

Alex Robinson discusses the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of climate change, and why he expects panel firms to use AI.

By Varsha Patel

5 minute read