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]

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February 15, 2022 | International Edition

'They're Passing the Blame': Associates Hit Back at Partner Complaints About Salaries

Associates say partners should do more than just 'grumble' about the pay war, given they have the power to enact cultural change.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

February 10, 2022 | International Edition

'Some NQs Are Paid My Salary': The Pay War is Tempting In-House Counsel Back to Private Practice

Several in-house lawyers, even general counsel, say they are tempted to 'double their pay and go back'.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

February 08, 2022 | International Edition

SRA Urges Measures to Improve Law Firm Culture

The U.K. regulator has issued a 'culture guide' for firms looking to tackle the issue.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

February 08, 2022 | International Edition

The Panama Papers Six Years On: A UK Tax Perspective

Much to the frustration of crusading journalists and politicians, there have been no statistics from HMRC about tax recoveries arising from the leak.

By Andrew Park

5 minute read

February 07, 2022 | International Edition

Sky High Pay Rises Won't Cut It in the War for Talent

Too many firms are showing an inflexible approach to flexible working, perpetuating a toxic culture where partners are only interested in how much people bill, argues Dana Denis-Smith.

By Dana Denis-Smith

4 minute read

February 04, 2022 | International Edition

Simmons Innovation Arm Set For Asia Debut As Revenue Nears £20 Million

The legal services offering, Solutions, is set to hit bumper revenue this year.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

February 04, 2022 | International Edition

General Counsel are Unwilling to Pay the Price of the Industry's Latest Salary War

'If law firms try to charge me increased fees, I won't be paying them', said one general counsel, reflecting a wider unease among clients about the situation.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read