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Victoria Hughes

Commercial Lawyer

Solicitor with eight years in commercial contracts and technology law. I give clear, practical advice that helps clients do deals rather than stop them.

Experience

Senior Associate, Commercial, Calder Macleod LLP 2020–now

Law firm, 300 lawyers.

  • Advise technology and energy clients on contracts worth up to £50m.
  • Led the legal work on a £30m outsourcing deal for a public body, delivered on time.
  • Supervise three associates and two trainees.

Solicitor, Stewart & Grant 2016–2020

  • Drafted and negotiated supply, licensing and services agreements.
  • Wrote the firm's GDPR guidance for 60 business clients.

Education

LLB (Hons), Law, University of Edinburgh 2014

Diploma, Professional Legal Practice, University of Edinburgh 2015

Certifications

Admitted as a Solicitor, Law Society of Scotland 2016

Skills

  • Practice: Commercial contracts, Technology law, Outsourcing, Data protection
  • Skills: Negotiation, Drafting, Client advice