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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February 06, 2025 | International Edition

White & Case UK Revenue Surges By 25%

The U.K. results mirrored a strong set of figures for the financial year for the firm as a whole.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

February 05, 2025 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Adds Third Partner in Two Weeks as it Rebuilds London Private Capital Ranks

The hire has been leading Blackstone Capital Partners' European legal function since 2022.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

February 03, 2025 | International Edition

Former Deutsche Bank GC Takes on Senior Government Legal Role

Meanwhile Deutsche Bank has looked internally to find his replacement.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

February 03, 2025 | International Edition

Pinsent and CMS Lose in Court Ruling On Future North Sea Oil and Gas Projects

A court has ruled that the 2023 approval of the Rosebank oil field was unlawful, a decision widely viewed as a victory for climate activists.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

January 31, 2025 | The American Lawyer

McDermott's Onetime London Leader Headed to Pillsbury

The move comes less than a year after the firm made major changes to its London management team.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 31, 2025 | International Edition

Ex-McDermott Head To Join Pillsbury London Office

The move comes less than a year after the firm made major changes to its London management team.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 31, 2025 | International Edition

'It's a Bit Like Getting a Michelin Star': Clifford Chance's London Head of Litigation on Running a Practice, 'Shouty' Opponents, and Italian Courts

Helen Carty, leader of Clifford Chance's London disputes practice, explains what led her to work in litigation, her thoughts on the hostile nature of litigation and her most memorable moment.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

7 minute read

January 30, 2025 | International Edition

Slaughter and May and A&O Shearman Advise as Latest UK Company Goes American

The deal reflects a sustained exodus of companies from the London Stock Exchange.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

January 27, 2025 | International Edition

Hogan Lovells and Burges Salmon Secure Lead Roles in Largest Ever UK Defence Ministry Contract

The contract, signed with Rolls Royce, is worth £9 billion.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

January 24, 2025 | International Edition

The People That Make Us: A Photoshoot with Ashurst's Glasgow Office

After a festive break, the latest installment of Law.com's series 'People That Make Us' is back, this time featuring the junior talent at Ashurst's Glaswegian office.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

8 minute read