Alice Southall
About Alice Southall
Alice Southall serves as the In-house and Sectors Research Editor at Practical Law, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in marine insurance disputes and has previously held positions at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Alice Southall has been employed at Thomson Reuters since 2017, initially serving as an in-house editor at Practical Law. In 2019, she transitioned to the role of In-house and Sectors Research Editor. In this capacity, she is responsible for researching, writing, and commissioning content for Practical Law's Sectors offering. Her work covers various sectors, including Energy, Financial Institutions, Heavy Industry, Life Sciences, and Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT). Additionally, she manages the In-house Future Forum, which focuses on networking and skills development for early-career lawyers.
Education and Expertise
Alice Southall has a strong educational background. She studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Modern and Medieval Languages, specializing in Russian and German, from 2003 to 2007. She later achieved a Master of Arts (Cantab) from the same institution in 2010. Alice also pursued legal studies at BPP Law School, where she completed her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and an Accelerated Legal Practice Course, with studies commencing in 2011.
Background in Marine Insurance Disputes
Alice Southall has a background in marine insurance disputes, having worked as a solicitor in this field. She began her legal career at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, where she served as a trainee solicitor from 2011 to 2013. Following her training, she continued at the firm as an associate solicitor from 2013 to 2016. During her time at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, she gained experience in handling complex legal matters related to marine insurance.
Professional Development Initiatives
In her current role at Thomson Reuters, Alice Southall manages the In-house Future Forum, a networking and skills-development group aimed at early-career lawyers. This initiative provides a platform for professionals to connect, share knowledge, and enhance their skills within the legal field. Her involvement in this forum demonstrates her commitment to fostering professional growth and collaboration among emerging legal talent.