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Alumna Irina Kuznetsova, founder of The KOOZY, has never been afraid to take a leap.From leaving Russia with classroom English to building a legal career abroad, and later launching a skin-conscious activewear brand in Madrid, each turning point pushed her in a new direction.She reflects on the decisions that shaped her journey, the challenges that changed her perspective, and why the biggest oppo

Irina KuznetsovaPrivate Client | Winston Taylor | 2011–2019* Founder, The KOOZYLaw in your back pocket – how a legal career helped build a wellness fashion brandOften, it’s where we live that can have an influence on what we choose to do with our lives. This was the case with Irina, whose early life growing up on the Russian island of Sakhalin instilled within her a sense of importance about the e

Welcome to the June edition of Winston Taylor's Reach Network alumni newsletter. Reconnecting all our people, past and present.Denise Eastlake is now co-managing partner of Indemnity Law. In this edition, she shares how broad experience can shape impactful leadership within the legal profession. Read her story.Also this month: the launch of Winston Taylor, alumni celebrations, and our latest thoug

Denise EastlakeCo-Managing Partner of Indemnity Law(2004–2006 | Corporate) The career path to managing partner is rarely straight. An ambition for many trainees and newly qualified lawyers, it doesn’t have to be a case of only ever working in law firms until you get there. To find out more about these paths, the Reach team spoke to Denise who has recently become co-managing partner of Indemnity La

Winston Taylor’s inaugural week marked an exciting new beginning—made all the more special by our alumni who came together at The Londoner in celebration.From day one, colleagues at offices worldwide raised a toast not only to our official launch but also to the spirit of collaboration and commitment that paved the way to this milestone. These global celebrations underscored our greatest strength:

Lauren AndersonSenior Legal Counsel (Product), Monzo(2017–2019, Financial Services & Competition, London) We spoke with Lauren Anderson who during her time with us, undertook many voluntary positions using her law knowledge to help those in need. Thanks to the firm’s many volunteering opportunities, she had the support of partners to advance her career in ways she never thought possible.  Falling 

Callum Macauley-Murdoch Lawyer, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology(2017–2020 | Employment) Sometimes, everything must stop.  No matter where we are or what we’re doing, the loss of a loved one turns our world upside down. Everything is put into a new perspective. Fortunately, with the support of family and friends, we can heal and start to move on. But, when it comes to dealing with

Iona Macmillan Douglas Senior Legal Counsel, Roche(2020–2022 | Patents)  We believe that our people and their stories are fundamental to who weare as a firm. Our commitment to adaptability, collaboration, and professional excellence is reflected in our day-to-day work and also in how we celebrate the continued achievements of our alumni. Through the Reach alumni network, we foster enduring relatio

Laura Onuoha Senior Trade Mark Attorney at Formula One Management Limited(2015–2018, IP and Media)
 We believe that our people and their stories are fundamental to who we are as a firm. Our commitment to adaptability, collaboration, and professional excellence is reflected in our day-to-day work and also in how we celebrate the continued achievements of our alumni. Through our Reach Network, we fo

Gemma FrancisBD Consultant at Gemma Francis Consulting Ltd(2015–2019, Business Development)   Using law for good Gemma’s introduction to law came in an unexpected location—her couch. “I loved Ally McBeal! I felt as if it was this glamorous and interesting career she had. It was an intense and powerful lifestyle, and I wanted to have that too. My father was a policeman, so law and order was already

George Yates Senior Associate in Private Wealth at Ogier(2015-2019, Private Client) Opening doors with a law careerGeorge graduated from Durham University with a degree in history and politics and, like many fellow arts degree graduates, found himself drawn to a career in law. "Having grown up in Jersey, among a background of professional services, the idea of working in law was never far from my

Making bold moves: how fractional working gave me freedom, fulfillment and a front row seat in the boardroom Natalie Salunke Founder and CEO, Salunke Solutions Limited(2007–2009 | IP & Media)  From City firm to global in-house leader"I started my legal career at the firm in 2007, and it couldn’t have been a better foundation. What drew me in initially was the firm’s strength across Europe, and its

Joanna WardAuthor, John Banting and His Circle(2003–2014 | Private Client)  Most people who set out to write a book never finish it. When the reality of the amount of research, writing, editing and crafting that is required hits, it can soon become a passing phase. That wasn't the case with Joanna, who has published her first book, John Banting and His Circle. It comes at the end of a long career

Holly GrundonPlanning Solicitor Consultant (2011–2014; 2015–present | Real Estate, Environment and Planning) Holly's law career began out of a self-proclaimed "pigheadedness", an attitude which has been a driving force in her life since her GCSEs. “I was never the most academic person at school. I was a little disappointed with my GCSE results compared to my friends, which made me work even harder