Kate Anavitate
About Kate Anavitate
Kate Anavitate serves as the General Counsel at Marshmallow, where she has worked since June 2022. She has extensive legal experience, having held positions at Zappi, Vodafone, and ASOS.com, and holds advanced degrees in law from UCL and Durham University.
Work at Marshmallow
Kate Anavitate has been serving as General Counsel at Marshmallow since June 2022. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support to the organization, focusing on compliance and risk management. Her responsibilities include overseeing legal matters related to the company's operations and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Marshmallow, known for its innovative approach in the insurance sector, benefits from her extensive legal expertise.
Previous Experience at Zappi
Kate Anavitate worked at Zappi in two capacities. Initially, she served as Head of Legal from 2017 to 2018, where she managed legal affairs for the company. Following this, she transitioned to the role of General Counsel from 2018 to 2022, where she continued to oversee legal operations. Her tenure at Zappi spanned a total of four years, contributing to the company's growth and legal strategy.
Legal Career Background
Kate Anavitate has a diverse legal career, beginning as a Trainee Solicitor at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP from 2011 to 2013. She then worked as a Paralegal at Mishcon de Reya LLP for a year. Following her paralegal role, she served as Legal Counsel at Vodafone from 2013 to 2015, focusing on Group Commercial and IP/Commercial matters. She further expanded her expertise at ASOS.com as Legal Counsel from 2016 to 2017, specializing in IP/Commercial law.
Education and Expertise
Kate Anavitate holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from University College London (UCL), which she completed in 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB Hons) from Durham University in 2008. Additionally, she completed the Legal Practice Course at BPP Law School in 2010. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in legal counsel, particularly in technology and scaling businesses.