Overview
Laurie Ollivent is a Senior Associate (Knowledge) and Head of Client Training & Development in Linklaters' Employment practice. She holds a distinctive role in the market: a senior knowledge lawyer who is simultaneously client-facing, bringing together deep technical expertise honed over a decade of advising on complex people-related matters with a proactive, relationship-driven approach to helping clients navigate an ever-evolving workplace landscape.
Laurie's practice is centred on keeping clients - from boards and senior leadership teams to HR and legal functions - informed and prepared. She advises businesses on the legal, regulatory and governance dimensions of employment and people strategy, with particular expertise in diversity, equality, organisational culture and workplace dynamics. Her counsel is practical, commercial and solutions-focused, tailored to the specific culture and priorities of each client she works with.
A core part of client teams at Linklaters, Laurie acts as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders seeking to understand and respond to emerging legal, regulatory, geopolitical and societal trends affecting their workforces. She works closely with industry and trade bodies to remain at the forefront of market and legal developments in the employment and HR space, ensuring her clients benefit from real-time insights rather than retrospective advice.
Laurie is widely recognised for her ability to deliver high-impact training and awareness-raising sessions across all levels of an organisation, from board-level and senior leadership training to wider workforce programmes. She is a regular speaker at external events and a frequent commentator on employment law, workplace culture and people-related developments.
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