Laura Nicholls

Laura Nicholls is an accomplished business development and marketing professional with extensive experience in the legal sector. Currently serving as Chief Client Officer at Clifford Chance since April 2023, Laura has held significant roles including Partner and Chief Business Development Officer at Ashurst and Director - Global Head of Client & Market Development at Clifford Chance. With a strong foundation in financial institutions and capital markets, previous positions include leadership roles at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, SNR Denton, Herbert Smith, Baker & McKenzie, and Deacons. Laura's career began in aerospace and defense marketing at Production Parts. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Business in Marketing from RMIT University.