Frankie Williams
About Frankie Williams
Frankie Williams serves as the Chief Legal Officer at DeepL, a position he has held since 2024. With extensive experience in corporate law and governance, he has previously worked at notable organizations including FARFETCH, HSBC, and Norton Rose Group.
Work at DeepL
Frankie Williams has been serving as the Chief Legal Officer at DeepL since 2024. In this role, Williams is responsible for overseeing the legal department and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This position involves developing legal strategies to support the company's objectives and managing legal risks associated with the organization's operations.
Previous Experience in Corporate Law
Prior to joining DeepL, Frankie Williams held several significant positions in corporate law. From 2007 to 2012, Williams worked at Norton Rose Group as a Senior Associate in Corporate Finance. Williams also served as a legal secondee to the M&A advisory team at HSBC from 2009 to 2010. At FARFETCH, Williams progressed from Group Legal Director from 2017 to 2020 to VP Group Legal & Deputy General Counsel from 2020 to 2022.
Advisory Roles and Expertise
In addition to his role at DeepL, Frankie Williams has served as an advisor at Bloom & Wild since 2022 and at WeTransfer from 2021 to 2022. Williams specializes in growing legal functions and establishing legal processes within organizations. He has provided strategic advice to executive leadership and boards on legal matters and corporate governance.
Education and Qualifications
Frankie Williams studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from 1995 to 1998. This educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices, contributing to his extensive career in corporate law.
Achievements in Corporate Transactions
Frankie Williams has notable achievements in managing large corporate transactions. He played a key role in leading two high-profile NYSE IPOs of European technology companies and managed a $5.9 billion takeover, demonstrating his expertise in handling complex legal matters in high-stakes environments.