Catherine Burbage
About Catherine Burbage
Catherine Burbage serves as Senior Legal Counsel for Equipment Finance at Societe Generale Equipment Finance since 2023, bringing extensive experience from various legal roles in the finance sector, particularly at Société Générale and Crédit Lyonnais.
Work at Societe Generale
Catherine Burbage has been serving as Senior Legal Counsel at Societe Generale Equipment Finance (SGEF) since 2023. In this role, she is based in Paris La Défense and operates in a hybrid work environment. Her responsibilities include advising on complex cross-border equipment finance transactions and playing a key role in drafting and standardizing legal templates for equipment finance agreements.
Previous Roles at Societe Generale
Before her current position, Burbage held several roles at Société Générale. She was the Head of Contractual Standardisation from 2015 to 2022, where she focused on standardizing legal processes. Additionally, she served as International Legal Coordinator for the Legal Department of the International Retail Network from 2012 to 2014, and as Senior Legal Counsel for Commodities and Natural Resources from 2002 to 2012.
Experience at Crédit Lyonnais
Catherine Burbage worked at Crédit Lyonnais in various legal capacities. She was a Senior Legal Counsel in Structured Finance for one year in 2001-2002. Prior to that, she served as an International Lawyer from 1991 to 1996 and as a Lawyer in Business Law from 1987 to 1991. Her experience at Crédit Lyonnais contributed to her expertise in international and business law.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Burbage studied at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, where she earned a DEA (Master II) in Private International Law and International Trade Law in 1987. She also holds a Maîtrise (Master I) in Business Law, achieved in 1986. Her educational background supports her extensive legal expertise, particularly in international finance and trade.
Achievements in Legal Training and Standardization
Burbage has developed legal training programs tailored for equipment finance professionals, enhancing their understanding of legal frameworks in this sector. She has also played a significant role in drafting and standardizing legal templates for equipment finance agreements, contributing to improved efficiency and clarity in legal processes.