Sian Wakeling
About Sian Wakeling
Sian Wakeling is the Director of Practical Law Financial Services at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2013. With over two decades of experience in legal practice and editorial roles, she specializes in UK financial services law.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Sian Wakeling has been with Thomson Reuters since 2005, initially serving as Senior Editor for Practical Law Financial Services until 2013. She then transitioned to the role of Head of Practical Law Financial Services, where she has worked for the past 11 years. In 2020, she was appointed as Director of Practical Law Financial Services. In her current position, she plays a key role in shaping the editorial direction of the team, contributing to the development of legal resources tailored for professionals in the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Sian Wakeling studied at The West Bridgford School in Nottingham from 1982 to 1989. She pursued higher education at the University of Birmingham, where she earned a Law with French Law LLB degree from 1989 to 1993. Following this, she completed the Legal Practice Course at Nottingham Trent Law School in 1994. With over two decades of experience in legal practice and editorial roles, she possesses extensive expertise in UK financial services law.
Background
Sian Wakeling began her legal career at CMS UK, where she worked as a Trainee Solicitor from 1995 to 1997. She continued at CMS UK as a Senior Associate from 1997 to 2005. Her extensive background in legal practice within the financial services sector laid the foundation for her subsequent roles in editorial positions, ultimately leading to her current leadership role at Thomson Reuters.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Sian Wakeling has been instrumental in the development of legal resources for financial services professionals. Her contributions have significantly shaped the editorial direction of the Practical Law Financial Services team at Thomson Reuters. With a focus on UK financial services law, her work supports legal practitioners in navigating complex regulatory environments.