Alastair Newman

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Priest at The Church of England

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Alastair Newman is the Team Vicar for the Parish of Wimbledon, following a significant career change from his role as a Partner and Patent Attorney at J A Kemp. Educated at the University of Cambridge with a background in chemistry, he combines analytical expertise from his 11 years in patent law with his current pastoral leadership.

Outside of his ministry, Alastair is a husband and father of two young children. His personal interests are varied and include music, sports, British TV comedies, and culinary hobbies like baking bread and cooking curry. He is also a governor at a local primary school, where he runs a weekly chess club for students.

His unique career path saw him transition from a successful Patent Attorney specializing in chemistry to an ordained priest in The Church of England.

Personality Overview

Rigorous & Demanding

Fast But Analytical

Precise But Practical

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are not always relationship oriented.

Topics They Care About

Intellectual Property
He was a Chartered and European Patent Attorney for over a decade, specializing in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and worldwide patent strategy.
Community Education
Serves as a governor for St Matthew's Primary School, leads collective worship, and runs a weekly chess club for the children.
Sustainable Technology
Reflecting a long-held interest, he was a founding member of the Green and Cleantech teams at his former law firm, J A Kemp.

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2021
Priest at The Church of England
9-2020
Deacon at The Church of England
6-2020 - 9-2020
Licensed Lay Worker (Curate) at The Church of England
10-2006 - 8-2017
Partner & Patent Attorney at J A Kemp - Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

Education

2019 - 2021
Master of Philosophy - MPhil from University of Cambridge
2017 - 2019
Bachelor's degree from University of Cambridge

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