Joshua Rioda
About Joshua Rioda
Joshua Rioda is an Associate in the Capital Markets team at Linklaters, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in law with experience in various legal roles and has studied at prestigious institutions including the University of Oxford and the University of Warwick.
Work at Linklaters
Joshua Rioda has been an Associate in the Capital Markets team at Linklaters since 2021. His role involves expertise in hybrid and regulatory capital transactions, as well as experience in mainstream debt capital markets (DCM) transactions. Prior to his current position, he served as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters from 2019 to 2021, where he gained extensive knowledge and practical experience in various legal matters. His journey at Linklaters began with several roles, including participating in open days and summer vacation schemes.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Rioda studied at The University of Law, where he completed the LPC (Accelerated) with an MSc in Law from 2018 to 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Warwick, earned between 2015 and 2018. Additionally, he studied BA Jurisprudence (Law) at the University of Oxford for one year in 2014-2015. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in capital markets, particularly in hybrid and regulatory capital transactions.
Background
Joshua Rioda's professional background includes various work experience roles in law firms and legal environments. He began his legal career with work experience at Phillip Haycock Solicitors in 2012 and has since worked at several prestigious firms, including Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, and Ashurst. He also served as Chair of the Student Staff Liaison Committee at the University of Warwick's School of Law from 2017 to 2018, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to the legal community.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Linklaters, Joshua Rioda gained diverse experience through various internships and work placements. He participated in summer vacation schemes and open days at firms such as Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance in 2016. His work experience spans multiple law firms, including Glaisyers Solicitors LLP and Mourant Ozannes, where he completed placements in 2012 and 2013. This breadth of experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the legal field.