Joanna Harris
About Joanna Harris
Joanna Harris is a Senior Associate at King & Spalding in London, specializing in complex litigation and compliance matters. She has extensive experience in handling sensitive disputes and has worked in various legal roles, including positions at Berwin Leighton Paisner and Deutsche Bank.
Current Position at King & Spalding
Joanna Harris currently serves as a Senior Associate at King & Spalding in London, United Kingdom. She has held this position since 2019, contributing her expertise in complex and cross-border litigation. Her role involves advising clients on compliance matters, as well as handling criminal, regulatory, and internal investigations.
Previous Experience at King & Spalding
Prior to her current role, Joanna worked at King & Spalding as an Associate for seven months in 2018. During this time, she gained valuable experience in the legal field, focusing on sensitive disputes and litigation matters.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Joanna Harris has a comprehensive educational background in law. She studied at Bristol University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from 2004 to 2007. She then attended BPP Law School, where she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from 2007 to 2008. Following this, she pursued the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law from 2008 to 2009.
Career History at Berwin Leighton Paisner
Joanna began her legal career at Berwin Leighton Paisner, where she worked as a Trainee Solicitor from 2010 to 2012. She progressed to the role of Senior Associate, serving from 2012 to 2018. During her tenure, she developed expertise in handling complex legal issues, including bribery and corruption.
Expertise in Compliance and Investigations
Joanna Harris has significant expertise in compliance matters and has worked on issues related to bribery, corruption, money laundering, fraud, and market abuse. Her experience includes a secondment at Deutsche Bank as Anti-Bribery and Corruption Counsel from 2013 to 2014, as well as a seven-month secondment to the Serious Fraud Office, where she contributed to bribery investigations and prosecutions.