Dawn Alston
About Dawn Alston
Dawn Alston serves as Senior Counsel for Corporate and Commercial at AXA XL in London, bringing over 20 years of experience in the legal field across both the UK and Australia. Her expertise includes corporate law, data protection, and telecommunications law, gained through roles at notable companies such as Optus and Vodafone.
Current Role at AXA XL
Dawn Alston serves as Senior Counsel, Corporate and Commercial at AXA XL, a division of AXA, since 2019. In this role, she focuses on corporate law and commercial transactions, leveraging her extensive legal expertise to support the company's operations in London, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities include advising on regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters.
Previous Experience at Optus
Dawn Alston worked at Optus for a total of 15 years, holding two key legal positions. From 2002 to 2013, she served as Corporate Counsel, followed by her role as Assistant General Counsel, Corporate from 2013 to 2017. During her tenure in Sydney, Australia, she developed a strong foundation in corporate law and contributed to various legal initiatives within the telecommunications sector.
Experience in the UK Legal Market
Dawn Alston has significant experience in the UK legal market, having worked in various capacities. She was Senior Legal Counsel on a secondment with Vodafone for three months in 2017 and later held the position of Senior Legal Counsel at AXA XL for one year from 2018 to 2019. This exposure has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of international corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Dawn Alston studied at the University of Sydney, where she gained foundational knowledge in law. Her expertise spans multiple areas, including data protection and telecommunications law. This diverse skill set is particularly relevant in the context of evolving global privacy regulations and corporate legal frameworks.
Background in Legal Services
Dawn Alston has a diverse background in legal services, having worked at LOD as a Senior Lawyer from 2017 to 2019 and at XL Catlin as Senior Legal Counsel for seven months in 2018. Her varied experiences across different organizations and legal environments have equipped her with a unique perspective on corporate and commercial law.