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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November 22, 2024 | International Edition

Billables and Bad Partners: Why Associates Are Still Not Happy

A survey of nearly 200 London associates has outlined the most common frustrations among junior lawyers.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

6 minute read

November 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Simpson Thacher Replenishes London Ranks With Latest Linklaters Defection

Leveraged finance partner Dan Peach helps Simpson Thacher build back following the departures of London's Ian Barratt and Sinead O'Shea last year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 21, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Squire Patton Boggs Associate Among Those Killed in String of Methanol Poisonings

The London-based IP lawyer is the fifth tourist to have died from the exposure.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 21, 2024 | International Edition

Squire Patton Boggs Associate Dies Following Methanol Poisoning in Laos

The London-based IP lawyer is the fifth tourist to have died from the exposure.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 21, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters Sees Latest Partner Exit as UK Leveraged Finance Partner Walks To Simpson Thacher

Simpson Thacher has been looking to replenish its ranks following the departures of London's Ian Barratt and Sinead O'Shea last year.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 21, 2024 | International Edition

White & Case, Cleary Among Firms Gearing Up for Biggest London IPO Since 2022

French premium broadcasting channel Canal+ is being spun out by its media conglomerate owner Vivendi.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

3 minute read

November 20, 2024 | International Edition

Big Law Players Land Roles on UK Entertainment Deals

One of the deals includes a U.S-based PE house snapping up beloved U.K-founded arthouse cinema company Curzon.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 18, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance Hires Third New York O’Melveny Partner in a Month

The latest appointment comes as the firm is continuing to further its ambitions in the U.S.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

November 18, 2024 | International Edition

Law Firms Scale Back COP29 Attendance as Controversy Dogs Conference

Despite law firms sending some of their most senior partners to last year's event in Dubai, this year's conference in Baku, has seen much less law firm interest, with some pulling out altogether.

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read

November 15, 2024 | Law.com

Kramer Levin-HSF Merger: Insiders, Rivals and Experts React

News that Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin are combining has sparked a wide response, with some pointing to the single profit pool and how it could deliver 'the missing piece'.

By Louis Altmann and Habiba Cullen-Jafar

4 minute read