Olivia Grimshaw
About Olivia Grimshaw
Olivia Grimshaw is a Managing Associate at Linklaters, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in law and has held various positions, including roles at SoftBank Investment Advisers and WhatsApp.
Work at Linklaters
Olivia Grimshaw has held multiple roles at Linklaters, a leading international law firm. She began her career there as a Trainee Solicitor from 2015 to 2017. Following her training, she worked as an Associate from 2017 until 2021, accumulating four years of experience in this position. In 2021, she advanced to the role of Managing Associate, where she has been employed for three years. Her tenure at Linklaters has allowed her to develop expertise in various legal areas.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Grimshaw pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Oxford, where she earned a BA in English Language and Literature from 2010 to 2013. She then attended the University of Law, Moorgate, completing a Graduate Diploma in Law from 2013 to 2014, followed by the Legal Practice Course from 2014 to 2015. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both legal principles and language skills.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Olivia Grimshaw gained experience in various legal positions. She worked as a Secondee at SoftBank Investment Advisers in 2018 for four months. In 2021, she served as a Privacy Secondee at Ant Group for two months. Additionally, she has been engaged as a Product Counsel (Legal Secondee) at WhatsApp since 2023. These roles have contributed to her diverse legal experience across different sectors.
Career Progression
Olivia Grimshaw's career has shown a clear trajectory of growth within the legal field. Starting as a Trainee Solicitor at Linklaters, she progressed to Associate and then to Managing Associate. Her roles as a Secondee at both SoftBank Investment Advisers and Ant Group, along with her current position at WhatsApp, reflect her ability to adapt and thrive in various legal environments. This progression highlights her commitment to professional development within the legal industry.