Hannah Roberts

Hannah joined Law.com International as a reporter in May 2018 after finishing her degree at Kingston University. Her areas of focus are corporate, M&A, private equity and restructuring at UK and City-based US law firms. [email protected]

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December 29, 2021 | International Edition

The 13 Biggest Investigations of 2021 By Law.com International

Internal disputes, diversity lies, harassment scandals and missed targets: these in-depth reports helped shape the industry.

By Hannah Roberts

9 minute read

December 17, 2021 | International Edition

London Offices, 2021: Which Law Firms Signed Up For Larger Premises And Which Are Downsizing?

Law firms have taken different approaches to their future London office leases this year, with some signing on for larger bases in the coming years, while others are slashing space.

By Hannah Roberts

6 minute read

December 16, 2021 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Elects New Global Managing Partner

The new managing partner will take up the role next year when longtime postholder Matthew Layton stands down.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

December 15, 2021 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie, CC Boost Pay Opportunities For UK Junior Lawyers

The duo are the latest to improve pay prospects for junior lawyers in their UK ranks.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

December 15, 2021 | International Edition

Sidley Austin London Private Equity Duo Decamp For Gibson Dunn

The partners join Gibson Dunn a few months after the firm hired three lawyers from Vinson & Elkins in London.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

December 14, 2021 | International Edition

Quartet Snare Roles on $6.7B Transatlantic Pest Control Deal

The firms are leading on the multi-billion dollar acquisition of a U.S. pest control company by a U.K. rival.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

December 13, 2021 | International Edition

Eight Law Firms Took 95% of the Top European Private Equity Mandates in 2021

Eight firms dominated the tables of legal advisers for the top 20 largest European private equity deals of 2021.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

December 10, 2021 | International Edition

The Next Chapter: White & Case's Private Equity Heads On Life After Bagshaw

When Ian Bagshaw left the firm's London office earlier this year, many across the market wondered if the firm could lose its competitive footing in the high-end PE game.

By Hannah Roberts

4 minute read