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 10, 2022 | International Edition
Freshfields Names Next Global Disputes HeadThe firm has been growing its global disputes practice, particularly in Germany where 'mass litigation' is taking off.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
June 08, 2022 | International Edition
Mishcon de Reya Scraps IPO Plan 'for Foreseeable Future'The firm had aimed to list on the London Stock Exchange this year.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
May 31, 2022 | International Edition
The Gender Cliff Edge: The Point Where the Legal Industry Loses Female TalentLaw.com International research found Taylor Wessing, Allen & Overy and Sidley Austin ranked as some of the top firms for female retention in the UK.
By Varsha Patel
5 minute read
May 27, 2022 | International Edition
The Best Law Firms for Female Equity Partners, 2022The largest UK law firms are still falling behind when it comes to their UK partnership gender split, in-depth research by Law.com International has found.
By Varsha Patel
6 minute read
May 27, 2022 | International Edition
Seeing Things Differently in Law'See that there are big, bright new doors ahead and the old ways aren't going to open them', writes LawCare CEO Elizabeth Rimmer.
By Elizabeth Rimmer, LawCare
5 minute read
May 26, 2022 | International Edition
Fried Frank London Head Takes Sabbatical, Firm Brings Over US Partner After Several DeparturesPartner Ashar Qureshi is taking on an acting leadership role.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
May 24, 2022 | International Edition
A&O, Slaughters Advise on Launch of UK Black Civil Rights OrganisationA group of law firms acted pro bono for the charity, which will 'advance justice and equity for Black people in Britain'.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
May 20, 2022 | International Edition
General Counsel Should 'Fire Firms' If They Don't Improve Diversity, WIPL UK Conference Told"I don't want to speak to [just] old white men," Burford Capital senior vice president Christiane Deniger added during the panel at Law.com International's Women, Influence and Power U.K. conference this week.
By Varsha Patel
4 minute read
May 18, 2022 | International Edition
Top Spanish Firm Cuts Hours Targets for Lawyers on Maternity LeaveThe firm found that lawyers on maternity leave were less likely to receive a bonus compared to those on paternity leave.
By Varsha Patel
2 minute read
May 17, 2022 | International Edition
Don't Punish Remote Workers With Pay CutsThe debate continues following Stephenson Harwood's decision to cut pay by 20% for its people choosing to work remotely full time.
By Mark Machray, Keystone Law
4 minute read
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