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]
October 15, 2021 | International Edition
Tackling Race Issues: A Senior Partner's Reverse Mentoring ExperienceFor U.K. Black History Month, Julian Taylor and Fiona Bolton describe taking part in a mentoring scheme that focuses on diversity.
By Varsha Patel
6 minute read
October 14, 2021 | International Edition
Freshfields vs Lockstep Round 4: Kirkland Moves Reignite Debate Over Firm's Ability to Retain TalentTwo 'rising star' partner moves to arch rival Kirkland & Ellis have prompted some to say 'the wheels have come off' at the Magic Circle firm.
By Varsha Patel
7 minute read
October 14, 2021 | International Edition
Freshfields vs Lockstep Round 4: Kirkland Moves Reignite Debate Over Firm's Ability to Retain TalentTwo 'rising star' partner moves to arch rival Kirkland & Ellis have prompted some to say 'the wheels have come off' at the Magic Circle firm.
By Varsha Patel
7 minute read
October 14, 2021 | International Edition
Clifford Chance Partner Takes John Lewis GC Role Amid In-House Shake-UpThe hire follows the exit of Hannah Hullah in June, as the company sought to rejig its in-house structure.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
October 12, 2021 | International Edition
Latest Magic Circle Partner to Lead UK Government ReviewThe UK Secondary Capital Raising Review, which launched on Tuesday, will look at how the process can be made more efficient.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
October 11, 2021 | International Edition
Kirkland Grabs Two More Freshfields UK Private Equity PartnersThe duo reunite with several former colleagues at the U.S. rival's London base.
By Varsha Patel | Rose Walker
2 minute read
October 11, 2021 | International Edition
BCLP European Litigation Head Quits for RivalThe longtime London partner is the latest senior figure to depart the firm.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
October 06, 2021 | International Edition
Mitsubishi Motors Scraps GC Role Following TakeoverThe current GC has set up her own legal and compliance consultancy business.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
October 06, 2021 | International Edition
'People Were Quick To Judge': US Firm's First Black London Head Reflects On Her Career So FarIn an interview for U.K. Black History Month, Kathleen Harris says that law firms should acknowledge that drawing legal talent from diverse talents means they service their clients in the best way.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
October 06, 2021 | International Edition
Ashurst Makes First Los Angeles Partner Hire Since Office LaunchIt is the firm's first lateral hire to the West Coast base since it launched in February 2020.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
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