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Kate O'Connell

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Kate is a senior business development manager with over 12 years’ experience in the legal industry. She specialises in helping lawyers win work, build meaningful client relationships, and drive sustainable growth.

Kate brings a strong understanding of client needs and commercial strategy. She partners closely with lawyers to turn insight into action — ensuring client development, business growth, and team success.

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Since 2023 Senior Business Development Manager, Taylor Wessing
2020-2023 Business Development Manager, Taylor Wessing
2019-2020 Assistant Business Development Manager, Taylor Wessing
2017-2019 Business Development Executive, Taylor Wessing
2016-2017 Business Development Executive, Charles Russell Speechlys
2014-2016 Marketing and Business Development Executive, Memery Crystal
2013-2014 Account Manager, Incorporate Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales
2011 Law, University College Cork

Career

Since 2023 Senior Business Development Manager, Taylor Wessing
2020-2023 Business Development Manager, Taylor Wessing
2019-2020 Assistant Business Development Manager, Taylor Wessing
2017-2019 Business Development Executive, Taylor Wessing
2016-2017 Business Development Executive, Charles Russell Speechlys
2014-2016 Marketing and Business Development Executive, Memery Crystal
2013-2014 Account Manager, Incorporate Council of Law Reporting for England and Wales

Education

2011 Law, University College Cork

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