Varsha Patel
Varsha joined Law.com International in October 2019 after working as a senior editor at LexisNexis. She covers continental Europe and the in-house market. You can reach her on [email protected]
June 23, 2022 | International Edition
Ashurst Opens Third US Office With Texas BaseThe move comes as local players in the U.S. market have also been expanding into Texas.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 22, 2022 | International Edition
A Look at Climate Litigation So Far This YearThe Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights are grappling with several significant climate litigation cases.
By Sylvie Gallage-Alwis and Gaëtan de Robillard, Signature Litigation
5 minute read
June 21, 2022 | International Edition
Watch Your Language: Gender Neutrality in ContractsDifferent languages present different challenges but many countries have now published guidelines to encourage lawyers to avoid gender bias, writes Ricci Hackner of Bowmans in South Africa.
By Ricci Hackner, Bowmans
4 minute read
June 21, 2022 | International Edition
Freshfields Appoints Next London Disputes HeadThe partner, who has notably led for Mastercard, will remain co-head of the firm's global antitrust litigation group.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 20, 2022 | International Edition
Will Law Firms' 2022 Results Match the Heady Heights of the Previous Year?As we near July—the month for financial reporting—partners remain optimistic, but more sober than last year, about their upcoming results.
By Varsha Patel
3 minute read
June 20, 2022 | International Edition
Global Disputes: Can the UK Maintain its Elite Status?Jenner & Block's London managing partner, Charlie Lightfoot, explains how London can remain the destination of choice for the world's biggest disputes.
By Charlie Lightfoot, Jenner & Block
4 minute read
June 15, 2022 | International Edition
It is Time Firms Embraced Menopause TrainingLinklaters recently introduced a global policy requiring its senior lawyers to attend training courses, which aims to raise awareness on menopause. But will other firms follow?
By Nishma Chudasama, SA Law
4 minute read
June 14, 2022 | International Edition
We Need More Black LawyersA crucial first step is leveling the playing field when it comes to taking the bar exam, writes Stephanie Acosta.
By Stephanie Acosta, UWorld
5 minute read
June 13, 2022 | International Edition
Shearman & Sterling Promotes Sole London Lawyer to PartnerTwo thirds of the 12-strong promotion round have been made across the firm's U.S. offices.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 13, 2022 | International Edition
'Rainbow Logos Only Go So Far': The Top Firms For LGBTQ+ Representation, 2022'Simply changing the colour of your logo to the rainbow flag doesn't cut it', says one GC, as new rankings reveal which firms have the highest proportion of LGBTQ+ lawyers in the UK.
By Varsha Patel
5 minute read
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