Aspire - Leadership for the future

‘Leading Positive Change’

Avril Martingdale,
Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer

Avril has been a partner at the international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer since 1997. She was global co-head of the IP/IT practice group from 2000-2006, and head of the London IP/IT practice group from 1999-2007.

She advises clients on a wide range of matters and has worked across a number of industry sectors including consumer products and retail, automotive, financial services, chemicals, TMT, healthcare, energy, sports and leisure.

Avril recently took the reins in leading gender diversity initiatives in the London office and is passionate about positive changes that impact both client service and quality of life for employees.

 

Coming off the Sidelines and Marmite

When it comes to what you want to communicate, think Marmite - you love what you do so communicate that as bravely, boldly and differently as you can. Reaching out for help is O.K., being honest is good, most people want to help - it’s in our DNA, find alignment, move on if it doesn’t gel, be brief, be bright, be gone, connect and, finally, honesty rules!

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