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Hannah Roberts

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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November 05, 2021 | International Edition

In Pictures: The Stand-Out Pro Bono Mandates of 2021

Several Big Law firms, including Mayer Brown, Ashurst and Allen & Overy took part in a number of global initiatives that have won praise from the industry.

By Hannah Roberts

1 minute read

November 04, 2021 | International Edition

Ropes & Gray Latest to Hike London NQ Pay

The new NQ rates put the firm on a par with two U.S. rivals in London.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

November 04, 2021 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn Latest Firm to Promote Bumper Crop of Lawyers

The firm is the latest to announce an expanded round of promotions for the coming year.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

November 03, 2021 | International Edition

The Best Law Firms for UK Pro Bono, 2021

In an increasingly intense contest featuring the majority of the largest firms, 20 stood out for their pro bono efforts, but only 10 made the final list.

By Hannah Roberts

12 minute read

November 02, 2021 | International Edition

White & Case Takes on More Space in London, Extends Lease

The firm is one of few to sign on to take further office space in the City in the wake of the pandemic and the rise of hybrid working.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

November 02, 2021 | International Edition

McDermott Will & Emery Promotes Largest Ever Cohort to Partner

Meanwhile fellow U.S. firm Proskauer Rose has promoted its largest ever number of London lawyers.

By Hannah Roberts

4 minute read

November 02, 2021 | International Edition

Freshfields UK Pro Bono Hours Rocketed By More Than 50% Through Pandemic

Lawyers' desire to get involved with pro bono matters during the COVID-19 lockdowns prompted the uptick in hours, as well as exceptional mandates, said the firm's pro bono head.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read

November 02, 2021 | International Edition

Six Firms Team Up As Pro Bono Legal Tech Platform Ramps Up in UK

U.S. pro bono software organisation Paladin will work particularly closely with one of the UK's largest firms as part of its expansion into the country.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

November 01, 2021 | International Edition

Kirkland Kicks Off European In-Person Partner Conferences With Wellbeing Top of Agenda

London, Munich, Paris and Brussels partners will meet this week in the firm's first European in-person event since before the pandemic.

By Hannah Roberts

4 minute read

November 01, 2021 | International Edition

More Law Firms Opt to Count Pro Bono Hours Towards Utilisation Targets

As Pro Bono Week begins, Law.com research finds two more firms are viewing such work as equivalent to billable time.

By Hannah Roberts

3 minute read