Charlotte Hillyard
Senior Innovation Lawyer, Banking & Finance
About me
I trained with the firm in London from 2011-2013 and qualified into the Paris office as an asset finance lawyer, specialising in aviation finance. I practised in our tier one Transport Banking team, successfully managing the completion of many complex transactions for our Banking and Export Credit Agency clients until 2021, before moving to the Transform team.
Now working as a Senior Innovation Lawyer, I lead transformative change and innovation initiatives across the NRF EMEA Banking and Finance practice, focusing on enhancing client and lawyer experiences through the integration of people, process, technology, and data.
Drawing on my extensive expertise in both legal practice and technology, I have become an experienced practitioner in human-centred design, facilitating workshops and driving long-term solutions to complex challenges. Adaptable and collaborative, I thrive in dynamic environments and am dedicated to reimagining the delivery of legal services. Passionate about accessible technology, I regularly advise on and implement user-friendly legal tech, including Generative AI, to improve efficiency and accessibility.
From
London (but live in Paris!)
Fun fact
I work closely with our fantastic NRF Pro Bono team and am fascinated by the intersection of human rights, alternative dispute resolution and technology. I took time out a few years ago to qualify as a mediator!
Previously
I began my career in Corporate/Financial PR with an interest in journalism, then pursued a year-long fellowship with the legal charity Reprieve. Otherwise, an NRF-lifer!
Best part of the job
The Transform mindset. It creates a positive learning environment - crucial for today's dynamic legal market.Location
Paris
Team
Innovation, Design & Technology
Specialisms
- Legal Design
Email:
charlotte.hillyard@nortonrosefulbright.com
Tel:
+33 1 5659 5216
+33 6 3526 4582
