Laura is a Director in the Commercial, Technology, Media & IP team, specialising in advising clients in science & technology, higher education and the creative industries. Prior to joining Howes Percival, she was a senior in-house lawyer for the higher education regulator, which involved working closely with central government and devising new legislation. She has also worked in-house for large international businesses in the science, technology, aerospace & defence sectors, and began her career in litigation.
2026 - present: Howes Percival LLP, Legal Director
2020 - 2025: The Office for Students, Senior Legal Adviser
2019 - 2020: The Office for Students, Legal Adviser
2017 - 2019: Dyson Technology Ltd,.Legal Counsel
2013 - 2017: Eversheds Sutherland LLP, Associate
2013: BAE Systems Plc, Secondee,
2011 - 2013: Blake Lapthorn LLP, Trainee Solicitor
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