Lucy Middleton
About Lucy Middleton
Lucy Middleton is a Senior Publishing Lawyer at Penguin Random House with extensive experience in defamation, privacy, and data protection law.
Current Role at Penguin Random House
Lucy Middleton is currently serving as a Senior Publishing Lawyer at Penguin Random House. She joined the company in April 2016, and has since been responsible for overseeing legal matters related to privacy and data protection within the publishing industry. Her role involves intricate knowledge of publishing law and extensive experience in handling high-profile defamation cases.
Previous Experience at Addleshaw Goddard
Before joining Penguin Random House, Lucy Middleton worked at Addleshaw Goddard as a Managing Associate from 2015 to 2016. During her one-year tenure, she gained significant experience in managing legal issues related to confidence and data protection, preparing her for her subsequent role in the publishing industry.
Career at Atkins Thomson
From 2013 to 2014, Lucy Middleton worked at Atkins Thomson as a Senior Associate. Her responsibilities included handling various high-profile defamation cases, which enhanced her expertise in litigation and privacy law. This role further cemented her skill set in dealing with complex legal challenges.
Associateship at Carter-Ruck
Lucy Middleton began her career at Carter-Ruck, where she worked as an Associate from 2005 to 2013. Over the course of her eight-year tenure, she developed a strong foundation in litigation, focusing on defamation and privacy law. Her work at Carter-Ruck established her reputation as a competent lawyer capable of handling intricate legal matters.
Educational Background
Lucy Middleton's legal education includes a Post-Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP Law School, earned between 2002 and 2004. She also holds a BA Joint Honours degree in French and Italian from the University of Bristol, where she studied from 1998 to 2002. Her earlier education took place at Peter Symonds' College, Winchester, where she achieved A Levels in French, Italian, Spanish, and History from 1995 to 1997, and at Bedales, where she studied from 1990 to 1995.