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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, 2022 | International Edition

Freshfields, Linklaters Match Davis Polk Scale for US Associates

The raises demonstrate the firm's continued investment in the U.S. market.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

February 25, 2022 | International Edition

Heavyweight Quartet Steers Porsche's IPO Discussions

The German auto manufacturers have reached a framework agreement and are set to conduct an "assessment on the feasibility" of an IPO.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

February 24, 2022 | International Edition

Former Freshfields Senior Partner Edward Braham Appointed Chair of M&G

The former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer senior partner will take up the role in March.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

February 24, 2022 | International Edition

Freshfields LLPs Remind Partners of Firm's 'Considerable Discretion' Over Distributions

The firm's management pay leaped by nearly 19% during the last financial year as the firm stated its "considerable discretion over the timing of any cash distributions to partners."

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

February 24, 2022 | International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Launches Silicon Valley Base

The firm follows many other London-led outfits in its West Coast launch.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

February 22, 2022 | International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland Elects Next Chair for International Arm

Incumbent Pamela Thompson is retiring from leading the firm's non-US business.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

February 22, 2022 | International Edition

The Quincecare Lacuna Addressed?

The Tecnimont Arabia Limited v Natwest case is examining the duties banks hold, write partners from Signature Litigation.

By Paul Brehony and Simon Fawell

6 minute read

February 21, 2022 | International Edition

The Three Views That Matter on The Pay War

The perspectives of partners, clients and junior lawyers are explored in this round-up of the debate over ever-increasing pay levels.

By Varsha Patel

5 minute read

February 21, 2022 | International Edition

Simmons & Simmons Hires First COO From Hogan Lovells

Many UK firms have hired their inaugural chief operating officers in recent years, including Slaughter and May and Macfarlanes.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

February 15, 2022 | International Edition

White & Case London Funds, Investment Management Head Heads to Mayer Brown

The London lateral market shows no sign of slowing down.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read