Paul Newcombe
About Paul Newcombe
Paul Newcombe is the Manager of the Company Secretarial Department at Linklaters LLP, where he has worked since 2009. He has a diverse background in accounting, finance, and law, with prior experience in the Royal Navy and various managerial roles.
Work at Linklaters
Paul Newcombe has been employed at Linklaters LLP since 2009, serving as the Manager of the Company Secretarial Department for 15 years. In this role, he has focused on enhancing inter-departmental collaboration by delivering seminars aimed at marketing services to other lawyers. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Assistant Manager in the same department from 2007 to 2009. During his tenure, he successfully maintained department profitability amidst an internal restructuring program and improved trainee effectiveness through targeted induction education programs.
Education and Expertise
Paul Newcombe has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. He studied at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, achieving a Diploma in 1997. He also holds the ACMA designation from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, which he obtained between 1999 and 2002. Additionally, he earned the ACIS qualification from the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, focusing on Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from 1997 to 2000. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his managerial role.
Background
Before joining Linklaters, Paul Newcombe held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a General Manager at Adastra Software Ltd. from 1996 to 1997. His career began in the Royal Navy, where he served as a Submariner from 1984 to 1995. He studied at Britannia Royal Naval College for a year, which laid the foundation for his subsequent career in management and finance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Paul Newcombe has demonstrated problem-solving skills by providing creative and cost-effective solutions to client issues. He has also increased cross-marketing opportunities by conducting thorough database analysis. His initiatives have contributed to the overall effectiveness and profitability of the Company Secretarial Department at Linklaters.