Habiba Cullen-Jafar

Habiba Cullen-Jafar

Habiba joined Law.com International as a reporter in May 2022 after a couple of years working in fintech and following the completion of her NCTJ qualification in news reporting. [email protected]

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December 03, 2024 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher Takes Lead on $5 Billion EQT Energy Buyout

There has been intense competition between elite firms for top private equity mandates over the last year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

December 03, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case and Proskauer Add London Finance Partners

Proskauer hired a former A&O Shearman partner who resigned from the firm following a drink driving conviction.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

December 02, 2024 | Law.com

This Year's Biggest Winners and Losers in UK Corporate Clients

Law.com International has analysed the shifting relationships between law firms and the U.K.'s largest companies over the last year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read

December 02, 2024 | International Edition

The Biggest Winners and Losers in UK Corporate Clients This Year

Law.com International has analysed the shifting relationships between law firms and the U.K.'s largest companies over the last year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read

December 02, 2024 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn Adds Jones Day M&A Veteran in London

This is the latest corporate hire for the New York-headquartered firm, which is best known for the work it does advising Apple in large-scale disputes.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 28, 2024 | International Edition

Herbert Smith Freehills Trailblazer Passes Away

In 2013, Dorothy Livingston was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement honour at the British Legal Awards.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 27, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Simpson Thacher Launches in Luxembourg With Hires From A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance

The firm is hiring the Luxembourg co-head of funds at A&O Shearman as well as Clifford Chance's Luxembourg co-head of investment funds.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

November 27, 2024 | International Edition

Simpson Thacher Becomes Second Firm to Launch in Luxembourg in 2 Days With A&O Shearman Hires

The firm is hiring the Luxembourg co-head of funds at A&O Shearman as well as Clifford Chance's Luxembourg co-head of investment funds.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

November 26, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis Swoops for Clifford Chance Partner

The move comes as Kirkland & Ellis continues to rebuild its ranks following a series of targeted hires by rival firm Paul Weiss last year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 26, 2024 | The American Lawyer

High-Profile Sidley M&A Partner Heads to Covington

This is the third Sidley Austin corporate partner to join Covington & Burling in recent months.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read