Laura Tipping

Senior Associate @Eversheds Sutherland

Manchester, GB

Managing and supervising a team of paralegals and junior lawyers acting on behalf of major financial institutions, overseeing high-volume claims under Section 140 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 across a range of products (credit / store cards, mortgages, personal loans and HP / PCP finance), ensuring consistent, risk-aligned outcomes;Handling high value claims issued against lenders under S75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, with a focus on mitigating financial exposure and reputational risk; Managing and developing legal teams, including training, performance oversight and mentoring to support progression and maintain high technical standards;Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for financial institution clients and delivering commercially focused legal advice;Driving operational efficiency through implementation of process and system improvements, enhancing productivity, consistency and client satisfaction;Played a key role in opposing a large-scale application for a Group Litigation Order, involving c. 35 financial institutions; Advising on corporate crime and financial crime matters, including sanctions screening programmes and breaches under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, including conducting a detailed root cause analysis to identify control weaknesses and mitigate future risk;Providing regulatory advice on compliance with obligations under the Financial Conduct Authority and Solicitors Regulation Authority frameworks, with a focus on governance, risk management and regulatory exposure;Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support corporate due diligence on M&A transactions, with a focus on financial crime compliance (including AML, bribery and corruption, along with corporate criminal offences), identifying regulatory risks and advising on mitigation strategies.

ICT - Distance Learning

ILEX Level 6

Lowton High School

10 GCSE's

Warrington Collegiate

ILEX Level 3

Wigan & Leigh College

A Levels, English Language, Law, I.T & Psychology

Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM)

Level 2 - Taking Control of Goods