Laura Jenkins, a partner in our Commercial Litigation team, speaks on the May 2025 episode of the Women Who Work podcast.
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. Identified as a Key Lawyer for both Banking Litigation and Fraud, Laura has been recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as being “deeply impressive. […] highly intelligent, very motivated at getting the right result for the client and […] all over the detail” and “as bright as they come, efficient and energetic”.
Women Who Work is a non-profit organisation aiming to support and encourage women working in professional services who are returning to work following maternity leave. By sharing experiences and talking openly, the podcast aims to give women support, community and inspiration.
Listen to the WWW podcast episode here.
Insights shared
Subjects discussed in this podcast episode include:
- Laura’s journey to becoming a lawyer
- Balancing having children with career progression
- The benefits of hybrid working as a parent
- Managing maternity leave
- Childcare after returning to work
- Highs and lows of maternity and returning to work
Further reading
Laura wrote her career story in 2018, when she was made partner at Stewarts. In 2024 spoke to WeAreTheCity as part of their Inspirational Women series.
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