Joanna Morton
About Joanna Morton
Joanna Morton serves as the Assistant General Counsel for Financial and Risk in Europe at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2017. She has a background in corporate law, having worked at Allen & Overy, Ferguson Plc, and CMS UK.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Joanna Morton has served as the Assistant General Counsel for Financial and Risk in Europe at Thomson Reuters since 2017. In this role, she provides legal guidance and support for the company's financial and risk operations across the European region. Her responsibilities include managing legal risks, ensuring compliance with regulations, and advising on various legal matters related to financial services.
Previous Experience at Ferguson Plc
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Joanna Morton worked at Ferguson Plc as Senior Corporate Counsel from 2014 to 2017. In this position, she was responsible for overseeing legal matters related to corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. Her work involved providing legal support for business operations and strategic initiatives within the company.
Career at Allen & Overy
Joanna Morton began her legal career at Allen & Overy, where she worked as an Associate from 2010 to 2014. During her four years at the firm, she gained experience in various areas of law, contributing to the legal team's efforts in providing high-quality legal services to clients. Her time at Allen & Overy laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in corporate law.
Education and Early Career at CMS UK
Joanna Morton started her legal training at CMS UK, where she worked as a Trainee from 2007 to 2009. Following her traineeship, she continued at CMS UK as an Associate from 2009 to 2010. Her experience at CMS UK provided her with a solid grounding in corporate law and legal practice, which she built upon in her later roles.