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17 January 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Trowers & Hamlins—Claire Larbey

Firm appoints its first in-house counsel

Global firm Trowers & Hamlins has welcomed Claire Larbey to the London office as its first in-house general counsel.

Claire joins the firm from her former position as international risk director with Eversheds Sutherland. In her new role with Trowers & Hamlins, she will oversee areas such as data protection and legal and regulatory risk.

Claire commented: ‘I am delighted to be joining Trowers as their new general counsel. Trowers is committed to providing the best quality of service to its clients and in ensuring the protection of both its clients and stakeholders. I am very much looking forward to supporting and working with Trowers.’

Managing partner Sara Bailey also said: ‘This is the first time we have held this post in-house and we are delighted to welcome Claire to Trowers. Claire's extensive experience, commercial business acumen and sophisticated understanding of risk and compliance will provide a valuable addition to our firm and for our clients.’

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