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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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September 20, 2021 | International Edition

'It's Like Having To Pedal Faster To Stand Still': Why UK Firms' RPL Lags US Competitors

Research shows revenue per lawyer across the UK's Top 50 has failed to keep pace with overall revenue growth and is a long way behind the top US firms.

By Hannah Roberts | Paul Hodkinson

5 minute read

September 17, 2021 | International Edition

UK Law Firm Quartet Take Roles on £1B MediVet Takeover

DLA Piper and Travers Smith are two of the four law firms to win roles on the major investment.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

September 14, 2021 | International Edition

Red Lion Barrister Dies Unexpectedly In 'Huge Shock'

The chambers has mourned the loss of the barrister, who was called to the Bar in 2018.

By Rose Walker | Hannah Roberts

1 minute read

September 13, 2021 | International Edition

Another US Law Firm Mandates COVID Vaccines For London Staff and Visitors

The firm is the second major outfit to opt for the policy in its U.K. base.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

September 10, 2021 | International Edition

The African Legal Awards: Who Won What and Why?

A full rundown of the winners at this year's African Legal Awards, and how they did it.

By Hannah Roberts

14 minute read

September 10, 2021 | International Edition

'Why I Quit Law To Open An Italian Tourism Business'

Lisa Grassi-Blais, a former prosecutor with the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, left the profession to pursue an Italian dream with her husband.

By Hannah Roberts

6 minute read

September 09, 2021 | International Edition

Mishcon Approves Plan to Compete to Become UK's Largest Listed Law Firm

The firm has officially begun the IPO process with a view to list on the London Stock Exchange.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

September 09, 2021 | International Edition

HSF Takes Latest Capital Markets Mandate With EasyJet £1.2B Rights Issue Role

The firm has taken a role along with an elite U.K. firm on the airline's latest multi-million pound mandate.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

September 08, 2021 | International Edition

Shoosmiths Adds Dentons Business Crime and Investigations Head

Shoosmiths has hired the head of Dentons' business crime and investigations team to its London office, the latest in a string of hires for the U.K. Top 50 firm.

By Hannah Roberts

2 minute read

September 07, 2021 | International Edition

'Today's Firms Are Extraordinarily Exploitative': Would You Encourage Your Children to Go Into Big Law?

Lawyers are divided on whether they would encourage their children to pursue a career in the legal profession.

By Hannah Roberts

5 minute read