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]
July 01, 2022 | International Edition
Linklaters in 'No Rush' to Up NQ Rates, It Tells LawyersKey rival Allen & Overy decided not to raise its base NQ rate earlier this week, while Herbert Smith Freehills upped its rate on Friday.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
July 01, 2022 | International Edition
Clyde & Co, BLM Merger Goes LiveThe two firms voted through the merger in late March, with the majority of BLM's lawyers joining Clyde & Co's casualty insurance practice.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
June 30, 2022 | International Edition
'Super Anxiety' Behind Instruction to Destroy Evidence, Says Ex-Jones Day Partner as Ocado Battle Continues'I want the court to appreciate the level of my apology is absolutely sincere', said former Jones Day partner Raymond McKeeve, as he gave evidence at the High Court on Thursday in the ongoing Ocado dispute.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
June 30, 2022 | International Edition
EY Partners Lead 10-Person Team Return To Dentons in SingaporeTwo partners from the team had left Dentons in 2018 to launch EY's Singaporean legal operation.
By Varsha Patel | Jessica Seah
3 minute read
June 29, 2022 | International Edition
In Pictures: Slaughter and May's 'Bring Your Dog To Work' DayOn June 24, Slaughter and May opened its doors to its workforce's furry friends. Choose your favourite here.
By Varsha Patel
1 minute read
June 29, 2022 | International Edition
Rankings Show Which Law Firms Have The Most Black Lawyers, But Retention is Still a Huge Failing'Firms need to figure out how you're going to keep [Black lawyers] around and how you're going to create an environment where they can actually succeed', said one Black lawyer who left a large international firm.
By Varsha Patel
6 minute read
June 29, 2022 | International Edition
Pride Month: Law Needs More Vocal Allies'It's not enough to simply be a silent supporter of LGBTQ+ rights', says Kirsten Fulton-Flemming.
By Kirsten Fulton-Flemming, Addleshaw Goddard
4 minute read
June 28, 2022 | International Edition
Eight Firms Win Spots on £40M Government Aerospace Legal PanelAllen & Overy and Hogan Lovells are among the firms that have succeeded in winning places on the roster.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 27, 2022 | International Edition
Sky Group Refreshes General Counsel After Longstanding Incumbent's DepartureThe GC has been at the media and telecoms giant for 22 years.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 24, 2022 | International Edition
'Let Lawyers Do More Than Just Slave Over Files' Says Coca Cola GC in Pro Bono PushSpeaking at the Commercial Litigation Forum's pro bono event, Justice Sara Cockerill also echoed the need for amplified pro bono efforts.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
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