Kika Sussmann
About Kika Sussmann
Kika Sussmann is a corporate legal professional with over 18 years of experience in negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and structured contracts. She currently works at Linklaters and has held various legal roles at notable firms including Thomson Reuters, Deloitte, and Credit Suisse.
Current Role at Linklaters
Kika Sussmann has been working at Linklaters in the Corporate Legal department since 2017. With over seven years of experience in this role, she focuses on corporate legal matters, utilizing her extensive background in law and contract negotiation. Her position at Linklaters allows her to engage with complex legal frameworks and contribute to high-stakes corporate transactions.
Previous Experience in Corporate Law
Prior to her current role, Kika Sussmann held various positions in corporate law. She worked at Credit Suisse as an ISDA Contract Attorney for nine months in 2014 and served as a Paralegal at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in the Dispute Resolution Department for two months in the same year. Additionally, she was a Paralegal at the Financial Conduct Authority, where she utilized her multilingual skills in the Enforcement and Regulatory Finance Team.
Education and Qualifications
Kika Sussmann graduated with a Combined Honours degree in French and German from University College London (UCL) from 1995 to 1999. She later pursued a career in law, earning an LLB from The University of Law, London, and completing the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from 2007 to 2009. She also obtained a Professional Certificate in Management from The Open University in 2005.
Language Proficiency
Kika Sussmann is fluent in Business Level French and German, both written and spoken. She has effectively utilized her language skills in various roles, particularly in Investment Banking and Hedge Funds. Her multilingual capabilities have enhanced her effectiveness in negotiating contracts and communicating with diverse stakeholders in her legal career.
Experience in Legal Consulting
Kika Sussmann has experience as a Legal Consultant at Deloitte, where she worked on a project from 2016 to 2017. This role involved providing legal insights and support in a corporate environment. Additionally, she worked as a Litigation Paralegal at Clyde & Co for one month in 2015, further diversifying her legal experience.