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 15, 2020 | International Edition

Using Zoom? Not So Fast. The Dangers of Lawyers Working Remotely

With the mass move to remote-working, lawyers now have a multitude of data privacy issues to consider.

By Varsha Patel

5 minute read

April 08, 2020 | International Edition

DWF-Acquired Spanish Firm Cuts 15 People, Terminates Trainee Programme

At least one partner is among those to leave, according to people familiar with the situation.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

April 08, 2020 | International Edition

Deloitte Legal Europe Head Steps Down After 6 Months In Role

Piet Hein Meeter has left the Big Four accountant after six months in the role.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

April 07, 2020 | International Edition

Will COVID-19 Pave The Way For Better Lawyer Work-Life Balance?

"Lawyers may feel a powerful effect from not having to commute each day and having more time with family," says the head of flexi-lawyer service Vario.

By Matthew Kay

5 minute read

April 06, 2020 | International Edition

Kirkland Called In As UK High Street Woes Continue

Debenhams and Cath Kidston are the latest U.K. stores to be hit by an unnerved retail climate.

By Hannah Roberts and Varsha Patel

3 minute read

April 06, 2020 | International Edition

NHS COVID-19 Charity Brings In Tech GC

The initiative aims to provide meals to front line NHS staff without ready access to canteens, with hospitals dealing with increasing numbers of COVID-19 patients.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

April 03, 2020 | International Edition

Small Law Firms at Big Risk in Italy

The country's many one-lawyer operations and small firms will have to adapt if they want to make it through the impending economic downturn, local lawyers say.

By Varsha Patel

6 minute read