Lex Garnham
About Lex Garnham
Lex Garnham serves as the Assistant General Counsel at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2017. With extensive corporate and commercial legal experience, he has held various legal positions in both the UK and the US.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Lex Garnham has been serving as Assistant General Counsel at Thomson Reuters since 2017, contributing to the legal team in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Prior to this role, he worked as Senior Counsel at the same company from 2016 to 2023 in New York, New York, United States. His tenure at Thomson Reuters spans over eight years, during which he has developed a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial legal expertise.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Lex Garnham held various legal positions. He worked as an Associate at Nabarro LLP in London from 2009 to 2013, gaining four years of experience in corporate law. He also served as Legal Counsel at Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd for six months in 2010-2011 in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Additionally, he was a Legal Counsel at Thomson Reuters from 2013 to 2016 in New York, where he further honed his legal skills.
Education and Expertise
Lex Garnham possesses a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial legal experience. His expertise includes extensive knowledge in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and strategic commercial agreements. He advises a diverse client base, which includes both corporates and start-ups, providing guidance on various legal matters.
Background in Venture Capital
Prior to his roles at Thomson Reuters and other legal positions, Lex Garnham worked at a City firm that specialized in venture capital and early-stage investments. This background has contributed to his understanding of the legal complexities involved in financing and supporting emerging businesses.