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Varsha Patel

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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May 08, 2020 | International Edition

Pruning Partnerships: Considerations for Law Firms

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, one next step may be to remove partners who are "not paying their way."

By Ivor Adair

5 minute read

May 07, 2020 | International Edition

SRA Fines Shoosmiths Private Equity Head For Drink Driving

The partner pleaded guilty to the offences in September 2019.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 07, 2020 | International Edition

Spanish Firms Considering Office Returns As Lockdown Set to Continue

Spanish heavyweight Cuatrecasas is set to maintain remote working for its global offices until at least May 31, while others consider the options.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 07, 2020 | International Edition

Deutsche Bank Appoints New GC as HSBC Chief Legal Officer Leaves

The global banks have reshuffled their in-house legal management after departures.

By Eva von Schaper and Varsha Patel

3 minute read

May 07, 2020 | International Edition

Shearman Joins UK Trio On £31 Billion O2-Virgin Media Merger

The merger will create a £31 billion media and telecoms giant.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

May 06, 2020 | International Edition

Returning to Work Post-Lockdown: Lessons From Asia

The Singapore head of a law firm has views on what the UK can learn from Asia's challenges.

By Trent Sutton and Raoul Parekh

6 minute read

May 05, 2020 | International Edition

New Law Leaders Call On GCs To Maintain Diversity Commitments Amid Pandemic

The letter has been signed by 27 female founders of New Law Businesses

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 01, 2020 | International Edition

In Pictures: US Firms Lead a Bullish Hiring Market In the Month of Lockdown

Plus, listed firm Gateley gets a new CEO as Freshfields promotes 32 lawyers to counsel.

By Varsha Patel

1 minute read

May 01, 2020 | International Edition

Simmons Grows London Employment Practice With Proskauer Hire

Firms across UK have seen an uptick in employment work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

May 01, 2020 | International Edition

In Pictures: April's In-House Moves and Panel Reviews

A round-up of the main senior in-house lawyer appointments and panel reviews.

By Varsha Patel

1 minute read