Margaretha Lakin
About Margaretha Lakin
Margaretha Lakin is an Editor at Practical Law Europe, currently working at Thomson Reuters since 2019. She has a background in law, having held various positions including trainee solicitor and associate solicitor at Allen & Overy, as well as editorial roles at Thomson Reuters and experience at the Library of Congress.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Margaretha Lakin serves as the Editor for Practical Law Europe at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and management of legal resources tailored for European practitioners. Her role involves overseeing content creation and ensuring the accuracy and relevance of legal information provided to users.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Margaretha Lakin worked at Thomson Reuters as the Editor for Practical Law Tax from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, she focused on creating and maintaining tax-related legal content, enhancing the resources available to legal professionals in the tax sector.
Legal Career at Allen & Overy
Margaretha Lakin has significant experience at Allen & Overy, where she worked in various capacities. She was a Trainee Solicitor from 2013 to 2015, followed by a position as Solicitor (Associate) in the Tax department from 2015 to 2016. Her time at Allen & Overy provided her with extensive exposure to tax law and legal practice.
Internship at Library of Congress
In 2009, Margaretha Lakin interned at the Library of Congress within the US Copyright Office, specifically in the Office for Policy and International Affairs. This internship lasted for 11 months and took place in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, where she gained insights into copyright policy and international affairs.
Experience at Cicero Group
Margaretha Lakin worked as an Associate at Cicero Group from 2010 to 2011. Her role involved working in both Brussels and London, where she contributed to various projects, gaining experience in legal consulting and policy analysis.