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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 01, 2020 | International Edition

Italy's Elite Law Firms to Reopen as Nation Eases Lockdown Restrictions

BonelliErede is among the firms in the region to have delayed partner promotions and freeze associate pay raises.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

April 30, 2020 | International Edition

Deutsche Bank GC Steps Down After Two Years

Florian Drinhausen has held previous roles within the bank, including co-general counsel for Germany.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read

April 24, 2020 | International Edition

What Firms Need to Know About the Inevitable Future of Remote Working

There are several things firms need to know about this next phase of working, according to a partnership law expert.

By Daniel Sutherland

7 minute read

April 23, 2020 | International Edition

Betting GC Takes Pay Deferral To Avoid Company Layoffs

The GC has called for other company senior management to consider making the same move.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

April 23, 2020 | International Edition

Betting GC Takes Pay Deferral To Avoid Company Layoffs

The GC has called for other company senior management to consider making the same move.

By Varsha Patel

3 minute read

April 22, 2020 | International Edition

Legal Life In Lockdown: PPF's Legal Director on Living Through "A Dystopian Drama"

Dana Grey discusses the challenge of "not having the small human interactions" when working remotely.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

April 17, 2020 | International Edition

Law Firm Furloughing: What Do GCs Think?

One UK GC described the step as 'morally repugnant', others say they would not hold it against their firms.

By Varsha Patel

4 minute read

April 17, 2020 | International Edition

Morgan Lewis Bucks Trend and Raises Salaries as More Cut Pay

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages, most law firms have taken steps to cut salaries and other costs.

By Krishnan Nair and Varsha Patel

2 minute read

April 16, 2020 | International Edition

CC Offers £400 Remote Working Allowance as Deloitte Legal Proposes Reduced Hours

Clifford Chance and RPC have provided their people with funds to buy necessary equipment for remote working.

By Simon Lock and Varsha Patel

3 minute read

April 15, 2020 | International Edition

UK Financial Watchdog Delays Legal Panel

It follows the same move by BT, which last month delayed its new panel announcement due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Varsha Patel

2 minute read