Tim Sewart
Group General Counsel @ClearCourse
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WORK HISTORY
Group General Counsel @ClearCourse
Group General Counsel for a private-equity-backed technology group executing a sustained buy-and-build strategy.I established and scaled the legal function to support a high-velocity acquisition and integration model, designing the governance, risk and legal frameworks required for rapid growth across a multi-entity group. I act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, ensuring risk is managed proportionately without compromising deal velocity or operational flexibility.Key focus areas- Designing and implementing a scalable legal operating model aligned to a PE-backed roll-up- Developing group-wide policies, playbooks and decision frameworks across acquisitions, integration, data, contracting, disputes and governance- Overseeing legal input into M&A activity, integration sequencing and legacy risk without becoming a deal bottleneck- Building external counsel models and internal processes that balance pace, cost discipline and risk control- Supporting executive and Board decision-making on structural, regulatory and enterprise risk mattersThis role is focused on enablement at scale: creating the legal infrastructure that allows the business to acquire, integrate and grow at pace while protecting enterprise value.
EDUCATION
Newcastle University
LLB, Law
SKILLS
ABOUT TIM SEWART
Group General Counsel at a private-equity-backed technology group pursuing an active buy-and-build strategy.I act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, shaping legal strategy across acquisitions, integration, governance, complex commercial arrangements, disputes, and regulatory risk. As a member of the executive team, my role is deliberately commercial: enabling growth at pace while protecting enterprise value in a multi-acquisition environment.I bring a rare blend of experience- Building and scaling a legal function within a PE-backed, high-velocity acquisition business- CEO experience, having remodelled, scaled and exited a health-tech business- 20 years in private practice, including Partner, Department Head, Sector Head and Board roles within an international law firm- Co-founder of a specialist consultancy, successfully exited in 2023My background spans complex technology contracts, high-value disputes and growth-stage environments. I am particularly effective at bridging legal, commercial and operational perspectives, and at creating the structures that allow businesses to scale without losing control.
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