“I believe that strong interpersonal relationships are at the heart of successful client/lawyer performance and output.”
Alison Mayfield
EXPERTISE
Alison has over 30 years’ experience working both in private practice and in house (predominantly in regulated financial services firms).
Alison also has a wealth of experience advising clients on Litigation, Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, Data Protection and Information Security, Employment, Business Affairs, Consumer Finance and Risk and Compliance.
Alison is a Certified Data Protection Officer, is HMRC Certified for Anti-Money Laundering and speaks rudimentary French and German.
TELL US A BIT MORE ABOUT YOUR CAREER TO DATE / IN LAW?
I have had a varied carrier working in both private practice and in-house. I possess a rare mix of skills, being able to balance commercial pragmatism with legal technical excellence.
AND YOUR CLIENTS?
A mix of clients in FinTech, Public Sector and Financial Services Regulated Firms.
DO YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR AREA OF SPECIALITY?
Commercial contracts and Financial Services Regulated agreements as well as Data Protection and Information Security.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT BEING A LAWYER?
The challenge of finding a creative solution for each client that is practical, pragmatic, proportionate and legally compliant.
AND WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING?
Gardening, cooking and quizzing.
WHAT DO YOUR CLIENTS LIKE ABOUT YOU AND THE WAY YOU WORK?
My clients like the fact that I operate an inside out approach and work with them to achieve their objectives rather than simply taking and implementing their instructions. I believe that strong interpersonal relationships are at the heart of successful client/lawyer performance and output.
ANY LIFE-LONG AMBITIONS?
Seeing Orangutans in the wild.
