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An experienced Client Development Manager with over 10 years' experience managing complex, multijurisdictional relationships in the legal sector. Driven to ensure client service excellence is delivered at all stages of a client's journey.

CV

Since 2024 Client Development Manager, Taylor Wessing
2022 – 2023 Business Development Manager (US clients and markets), Eversheds Sutherland
2017 – 2022 Senior Client Relationship Executive, Bird & Bird
2015 – 2016 Senior Business Development Executive, HFW
2012 – 2015 Client Development Executive, Kennedys
2008 Human Geography, University of Reading

Career

Since 2024 Client Development Manager, Taylor Wessing
2022 – 2023 Business Development Manager (US clients and markets), Eversheds Sutherland
2017 – 2022 Senior Client Relationship Executive, Bird & Bird
2015 – 2016 Senior Business Development Executive, HFW
2012 – 2015 Client Development Executive, Kennedys

Education

2008 Human Geography, University of Reading

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