Sarah Hill
About Sarah Hill
Sarah Hill is a Senior Specialist Legal Editor at Thomson Reuters, focusing on asset finance for Practical Law Finance. She has extensive experience in legal counsel and banking law, having worked at notable firms including NatWest Markets Plc and Linklaters.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Sarah Hill currently serves as a Senior Specialist Legal Editor for Practical Law Finance at Thomson Reuters. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development of content focused on asset finance. In her role, she is responsible for commissioning content from external contributors and providing legal updates and horizon scanning. Her work supports legal professionals by ensuring access to relevant and timely information in the finance sector.
Previous Experience at NatWest Markets Plc
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Sarah Hill worked at NatWest Markets Plc as Senior Legal Counsel and Managing Legal Counsel from 2010 to 2018. During her eight years in this role, she was based in London, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities included providing legal advice and guidance on various financial transactions and regulatory matters.
Legal Career at Linklaters
Sarah Hill has significant experience from her tenure at Linklaters, where she worked in the Banking Department. She served as Managing Associate from 2008 to 2010 and as an Associate from 2006 to 2008. Her work involved advising clients on banking and finance matters, contributing to her expertise in the legal aspects of financial transactions.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Hill earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Exeter, completing her studies from 1998 to 2001. This educational background laid the foundation for her legal career, which spans various roles in the finance and banking sectors. Her expertise includes asset finance, legal content development, and providing legal updates.
Early Career at Bevan Brittan LLP and Stephenson Harwood LLP
Sarah Hill began her legal career as a Trainee at Bevan Brittan LLP from 2002 to 2004, where she gained foundational experience in the legal field. She then worked as an Associate in Banking and Asset Finance at Stephenson Harwood LLP from 2004 to 2006. These early roles contributed to her understanding of legal practices in finance and set the stage for her subsequent positions.