Kate Luton
About Kate Luton
Kate Luton is a Senior Counsel currently working at Motive Partners in London. She has extensive legal experience, having held various positions including Head of Legal at iwoca and Senior Legal Counsel at Habito.
Current Role at Motive Partners
Kate Luton serves as Senior Counsel at Motive Partners, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support, leveraging her extensive experience in corporate governance and compliance. Based in London, she contributes to the firm's strategic objectives by ensuring adherence to legal standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at iwoca
Prior to her current role, Kate Luton worked at iwoca as Head of Legal from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she managed the legal department and oversaw various legal matters, enhancing the company's compliance framework. Her experience at iwoca solidified her expertise in the fintech sector.
Legal Career Background
Kate Luton has a diverse legal background, having held various positions in prominent law firms and organizations. She served as an Associate at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP from 2017 to 2019 and at Norton Rose Fulbright from 2013 to 2017. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Corporate Governance and Compliance Assistant at Novae from 2010 to 2012 and as an Associate at Board Intelligence for six months in 2010.
Education and Qualifications
Kate Luton studied at the University of Exeter, where she earned her LLB Law Hons degree from 2005 to 2008. She furthered her legal education at BPP Law School, completing the Accelerated Legal Practice Course from 2012 to 2013. These qualifications laid the foundation for her legal career.
Role at Habito
Before joining iwoca, Kate Luton worked as Senior Legal Counsel at Habito from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she provided legal support and advice, focusing on compliance and regulatory matters within the mortgage technology sector. Her experience at Habito contributed to her comprehensive understanding of legal challenges in innovative industries.