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 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

November 26, 2024 | International Edition

Sidley Loses High Profile London M&A Partner to Covington

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

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar

2 minute read

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