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  • Local counsel in relation to PSC-equivalent UBO regimes in multiple jurisdictions including Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Norway, Switzerland and most of Europe (some of which is previous firm experience).
  • Some of the world’s leading investment managers on compliance with the Register of Overseas Entities regime in respect of their real estate portfolios (some of which is previous firm experience). 

    • Pro bono

    • Advises Trees4Travel, an award-winning 'tech for good' company whose objective is to make travel and events to be planet and people positive.
    • Governor of Pennington Infant School.
    • Mentor to a number of individuals at different stages of their careers, including someone who is now on Google’s fast-track programme, someone who is at Duke University in the US (via the 100 Women in Finance Mentoring Programme) and someone who is a legal director at a hedge fund.

    Speaking Engagements

    • Moderator & Speaker, M&A and Investments in Sport, LawInSport Global Summit, London, October 2024.
    • Moderator & Fireside Chat Presenter, Building A Strong Culture - lessons I learned from Sam Zell by Ellen Havdala, Managing Director of Equity Group Investments, Trillion Dollar Club Fourth Annual Family Office Summit, New York, September 2024.
    • Chair of Panel, Are sovereign wealth funds and family offices redefining the global investment landscape?, Global Partners Conference, June 2024.
    • Moderator, Risk & Reputation: Financial Distress, Private Capital Forum, March 2024.
    • Speaker, What is Distressed M&A?, Restructuring Academy, February 2024.
    • Guest Speaker, Women in Law, Aspiring Solicitors, March 2023.
    • Regular leadership and careers speaker at schools and City Year UK, a charity supporting underprivileged students.

    Leadership Positions And Professional Affiliations

    • Board Member - Corporate Partnerships Board, Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity
    • Member, 100 Women in Finance
    • City Year UK Mentor
    • Founder Member of Chief

    Awards

    • Legal 500 UK, Private Equity
    • Recognised as a Rising Star for Corporate Finance and M&A by Super Lawyers
    • Nominated for inclusion in Legal 500’s Green Guide.

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