Rebecca Burton
About Rebecca Burton
Rebecca Burton is a Managing Associate specializing in Litigation, Arbitration, and Investigations at Linklaters in London. She has extensive experience in ESG litigation and has worked in various international locations, including Singapore and Hong Kong.
Work at Linklaters
Rebecca Burton is currently a Managing Associate in the Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations department at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2021 in London, England. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Managing Associate at Linklaters in Hong Kong from 2020 to 2021 and in Singapore from 2019 to 2020. During her time at Linklaters, she has participated in international secondments to the firm's offices in Singapore and Hong Kong, gaining valuable experience in cross-border legal practices. Her work includes involvement in cross-practice teams that handle financial regulatory investigations and insolvency matters.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Burton studied at the University of Oxford, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Literae Humaniores with First Class honors from 2006 to 2010. She furthered her legal education at the University of Law, Moorgate, achieving a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) with distinctions from 2011 to 2013. She completed the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the same institution, both with distinctions. Her expertise includes ESG litigation and advisory, where she works with clients across various sectors, including financial, commodities, retail, and information services.
Background
Before joining Linklaters, Rebecca Burton gained experience in various roles. She worked as an Office Assistant and Planning Coordinator at Mosscliff Environmental Ltd for five months in 2010. She also completed a Winter Vacation Scheme at Slaughter and May in 2010. Additionally, she served as a Legal Secondee in the Disputes Team at BP from 2014 to 2015. Her career includes a position as a Litigation and Investigations APAC Secondee at Credit Suisse in Hong Kong from 2020 to 2021.
Achievements
Rebecca Burton has been recognized for her academic performance, having received distinctions in both the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law. Her professional contributions include advising on both contentious and non-contentious matters in commercial and financial litigation, showcasing her capability in handling complex legal issues. Her involvement in cross-border legal practices during her international secondments further highlights her adaptability and expertise in the field.