Rachel Tregear
About Rachel Tregear
Rachel Tregear is a Senior Editor for Practical Law Data Protection at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2016. She has a strong background in law, having studied at the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary, University of London, and has held various legal positions in notable firms.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Rachel Tregear has been serving as the Senior Editor for Practical Law Data Protection at Thomson Reuters since 2016. In this role, she focuses on data protection legal issues, providing insights and resources for legal professionals. Her position involves overseeing content related to data protection laws and regulations, ensuring that the information is accurate and up-to-date for users in the legal field.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Tregear studied at the University of Cambridge, where she earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in History and Law from 1982 to 1986. She furthered her education at Queen Mary, University of London, obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property Law from 1988 to 1990. Additionally, she completed her Law Society Finals at Newcastle College in 1987, passing all examinations on the first attempt.
Background
Rachel Tregear has a diverse legal background, having worked in various capacities within the legal sector. She began her career at Simmons & Simmons, where she served as a Trainee and Solicitor in the Intellectual Property Department from 1987 to 1991. She then worked at Addleshaw Goddard as a Risk & Compliance Lawyer for one year from 2015 to 2016, and as a Professional Support Lawyer for 13 years from 2001 to 2014.
Previous Roles in Legal Publishing
Before her current role at Thomson Reuters, Rachel Tregear worked at Practical Law as an Editor for Practical Law IP & IT, Media & Telecoms, covering for maternity leave from 2014 to 2015. This position involved editing and creating content related to intellectual property and telecommunications law, contributing to the resources available for legal practitioners.