Lucia is a Senior HR Business Partner. Currently providing services at Mews, where she leverages over a decade of human resources expertise to drive strategic initiatives and enhance employee engagement. With a passion of helping companies implement efficient and human-focused HR systems for scaling. Lucia has successfully led multiple initiatives an international People projects (like performance review systems, managing change, culture implementation) across global teams. She holds an MBA from EAE Business School and an LLM from the University of Edinburgh. She is also a career strategy consultant for women leaders and partners with companies for implementing coaching projects for leaders and teams. In her free time, Lucia enjoys travelling with her family and exploring new cuisines.More...
Associate in Clifford Chance's Financial Regulation team based in London, rated “Tier 1” on Chambers and Partners and Legal 500. I specialise on fintech, markets regulation, and payments. My work spans the application of the regulatory perimeter, product and product development, conduct of business issues, and reorganisations.
I previously worked Skadden, Arps and Bird & Bird in London, advising primarily on fintech, crypto-assets, payments, and insurance regulatory matters. I also have particular experience with the regulatory aspects of M&A in the financial services sector. I started my career working in-house, having been at Bank of China for 3 years and advising on contentious matters and major regulatory change projects during a time of transformational change for the bank.
In addition to client work, I have contributed to industry engagement and policy development in the cryptoasset sector. I'm also keenly interested in emerging technologies and their potential to change the way we live.More...
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Former Legal Counsel turned curious generalist
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Former Legal Counsel with a strong foundation in operations, coordination, and supporting businesses behind the scenes. After several years in structured professional roles, I’m now in a transition phase and seeking remote, part-time opportunities alongside my online studies. I enjoy practical support work, clear systems, and helping things run smoothly – whether that’s admin, coordination, communication, or general operations. Curious, reliable, and comfortable working independently in remote settings. Open to roles beyond law where skills, trust, and good collaboration matter most.More...