Merhala Selvarajah
About Merhala Selvarajah
Merhala Selvarajah is a Research Editor at Thomson Reuters, specializing in Practical Law. She has a background in law and English Literature, with experience in legal counsel and direction at GSK and training at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Merhala Selvarajah has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Research Editor for Practical Law since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for researching and editing legal content, ensuring that it meets the high standards expected by legal professionals. Her position involves collaborating with various stakeholders to provide accurate and up-to-date legal resources.
Previous Experience at GSK
Prior to her current role, Selvarajah worked at GSK in various legal capacities. She served as Global Legal Counsel for the GSK Oral and Skin Care business from 2016 to 2018, where she provided legal support for product development and marketing. Following this, she was the Area Legal Director for Benelux and Nordics Consumer Healthcare from 2018 to 2020, overseeing legal matters in those regions.
Education and Expertise
Selvarajah holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English Literature from the University of Durham, which she completed from 2008 to 2011. She furthered her legal education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from BPP Law School in 2012 and a Legal Practice Course (LPC) from the University of Law in 2013. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both legal and literary analysis.
Legal Career at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Selvarajah began her legal career as a Trainee Solicitor at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP from 2014 to 2016. During her training, she gained experience in various areas of law, which contributed to her development as a legal professional. This role provided her with practical skills and insights into the legal industry.
Early Education
Merhala Selvarajah completed her early education at Merchant Taylors' Girls' School from 2006 to 2008. This foundational education prepared her for her subsequent studies in English Literature and law, shaping her academic and professional trajectory.