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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 01, 2022 | International Edition

Gallery: UK In-House Changes in January

The first month of 2022 saw key changes in the in-house teams at Tesco Bank, Uber, OnlyFans and more.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

January 31, 2022 | International Edition

Ashurst's Top Pay Breaks £2M For First Time, LLPs Show, As Profits Bounce Back

The stronger results follow a 9% slump in operating profits in the year ending April 2020.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

January 28, 2022 | International Edition

DLA Piper's International Growth Stalls But Partners Pocket Bumper Bonuses, Accounts Show

The firm's Asia and Australia arms' revenues were hit in particular during the 2020-21 financial year.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

January 26, 2022 | International Edition

Rivals Surprised at Ropes & Gray UK Head's 'Unusual' Secondment to Bain Capital

Partners have described the move as distinctly American in nature and a 'big investment', but one that could deepen the client relationship.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

January 26, 2022 | International Edition

Why Lawyers Need To Talk About Infertility

A legal recruiter and a partner specialising in fertility law explain how the industry needs a wholescale culture shift on the topic.

By Somaya Ouazzani and Natalie Sutherland

5 minute read

January 26, 2022 | International Edition

Freshfields to Cover Costs of Staff Fertility Treatment

The firm said it is 'crucial' to provide fertility support 'for those who need it, no matter what stage they're at in their family-forming journey'.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

January 25, 2022 | International Edition

Simmons Takes Six-Strong Team From German IP Outfit

The team hire of around six, including two partners, bolsters the firm's healthcare and life sciences bench in Europe.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

January 24, 2022 | International Edition

Kirkland Hires Akin Gump London Funds Partner

The partner leaves Akin Gump after over two years.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

January 21, 2022 | International Edition

Handful of Firms Win UK-India Trade Negotiations Mandate

The trade negotiations could be a crucial step towards liberalising India's legal market, which has historically been closed to foreign lawyers.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

January 20, 2022 | International Edition

Ashurst Relocates London Partner To LA After Stalled Office Growth

The firm launched its Los Angeles offering in February 2020.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read