Laura Burge

Associate
Laura advises on a range of general commercial and contract matters, including data protection, franchising, ecommerce, licensing and supply and distribution work.
Laura advises on a range of general commercial and contract matters, including data protection, franchising, ecommerce, licensing and supply and distribution work.

About

Laura is dedicated to understanding clients’ business objectives and navigating legal complexities to achieve their goals.

Since joining the firm in 2021, Laura has worked with a wide variety of clients from small start-ups to established household names, including undertaking an in-house secondment with a key client in the life sciences sector. Laura draws on this experience to not only provide skilled legal advice but also offer commercially focused, pragmatic solutions that align with the core of a client’s business.

Known for her proactive involvement in initiatives that drive the firm’s strategic direction and culture, Laura is co-chair of the Women in Business forum, and sits on the Guildford Junior Professionals committee, for which she regularly organises events to provide women and junior professionals with a platform to share experiences, provide and receive support and grow their network.

Expertise
Commercial Technology Fashion and luxury goods Fashion and luxury Technology Hospitality and leisure

Experience

  • Recent work
    • Drafting and advising on exclusive and nonexclusive distribution agreements for an established client in the luxury fragrance and cosmetic sector.
    • Advising a large well known restaurant chain with its international data sharing arrangements to ensure compliance with data protection laws, including international data transfer agreement (IDTA) and addendum.
    • Acting for a multinational holding company, who specialises in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury goods and advising in respect of its obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, including drafting a template modern slavery statement to be used across its UK Masion’s.
  • Qualifications and recognition

    Laura is a graduate of the University of the West of England and the University of Law.

  • Drafting and advising on exclusive and nonexclusive distribution agreements for an established client in the luxury fragrance and cosmetic sector.
  • Advising a large well known restaurant chain with its international data sharing arrangements to ensure compliance with data protection laws, including international data transfer agreement (IDTA) and addendum.
  • Acting for a multinational holding company, who specialises in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury goods and advising in respect of its obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, including drafting a template modern slavery statement to be used across its UK Masion’s.

Laura is a graduate of the University of the West of England and the University of Law.

"Let's make it happen" embodies a proactive and collaborative mindset. It signifies a commitment to taking initiative and driving projects forward by anticipating potential legal challenges and addressing them before they become obstacles.

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