Laura Robertson, General Counsel for Mourant Governance Services, has been shortlisted for General Counsel of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2026.
Laura (pictured) is General Counsel (GC) for Mourant Governance Services, part of Mourant’s integrated platform combining legal, entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services across nine global locations.
As a member of the executive leadership team for Mourant Governance Services, Laura advises on legal and regulatory risk, provides proactive commercial counsel and helps the business navigate complex risk-reward decisions.
The shortlisting recognises Laura’s strategic legal leadership and contribution to Mourant Governance Services’ continued growth.
Over the past year, Laura has helped to facilitate the legal work relating to the landmark minority investment by MML which will bolster investment capacity for Mourant’s integrated professional services platform. As part of the team supporting the legal workstream, Laura helped to identify, assess and manage legal, regulatory and execution risks across Mourant’s global jurisdictions, enabling the business to move at pace.
More widely, Laura has continued to act as a trusted strategic partner to Mourant Governance Services, providing commercially focused advice, anticipating and managing legal and regulatory risk, and helping its senior leaders navigate complex decisions.
Laura commented: “I’m delighted to be shortlisted for General Counsel of the Year. It is a real honour to have my contribution recognised in this way. It has been an exciting and rewarding year, and I feel very fortunate to work with colleagues across Mourant in supporting its strategic ambitions.”
Ed Fletcher, Global Managing Director, Mourant Governance Services, added: “Being shortlisted is a fantastic achievement for Laura and reflects her work and dedication. She has successfully led the Mourant Governance Services legal function through complex challenges while maintaining a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes and long-term value to our wider business. This recognition is a testament to her expertise, commitment and impact.”
