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Laura Jenkins

Work Department

Commercial Litigation and Securities Litigation

Position

Partner

Described by counsel as a very talented solicitor with a stellar career ahead, Laura acts for individuals and corporations in complex commercial disputes and investigations with a particular focus on the financial services sector.

The focus of Laura’s work is high value, complex, multi-party disputes. Laura has experience of representing companies, asset managers, funds, liquidators, directors and high net worth individuals across a wide range of industry sectors. Her cases have included claims arising in or relating to breaches of contract, securities claims, debt actions, insolvency-related issues, fraud claims and cross border enforcement as well as breach of confidence disputes.

She has significant experience of structuring and progressing group litigation, in particular in a securities context, and litigation funding.

Career

After joining Stewarts from the Office of Fair Trading in 2008, Laura completed her training contract with the firm and qualified in 2010. She was promoted to partner at Stewarts in 2018.

Memberships

Laura is a member of the LSLA and the IBA.

She mentors state school students intending to pursue a career in the law as part of the City Solicitors Horizons Mentoring Scheme.

Laura is also a member of The Circle, a charity that supports equality for women and girls in a fairer world.

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