Laura Hill

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner at Ward Hadaway

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Laura Hill is a Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner at Ward Hadaway, specializing in helping SME directors resolve complex business-critical disputes. A graduate of the University of Leeds, she has a particular focus on the fast-evolving legal risks in technology and AI, working to protect profitability for her clients.

She is a speaker at events like the Aspire Cyber Security Summit and Leeds Digital Festival, addressing the legal responsibilities of AI.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

AI and Law
Actively speaks and writes about the legal risks of AI for businesses, including its application in areas like football contracts and automated decision-making.
Business Dispute Resolution
Her core practice involves helping SME directors navigate and resolve business-critical commercial disputes to protect their company's profitability and future.
Cyber Security Risks
Was a featured speaker at the Aspire Cyber Security Summit, discussing how businesses can manage evolving technological and legal threats like cyber-fraud.

Media Appearances

Laura has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner at Ward Hadaway
10-2020 - 7-2024
Commercial Dispute Resolution Senior Associate at Knights plc
10-2022 - 6-2024
Dispute Resolution Partner at Knights at Knights plc
4-2020 - 10-2020
Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor at Knights PLC at Knights
11-2013 - 4-2020
Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitor at Shulmans Solicitors

Education

2005 - 2006
LPC from College of Law York
2002 - 2005
Law LLB from University of Leeds

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Insights For Selling To Laura

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Laura is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Laura

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Laura move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Laura take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Laura

Personality Compatibility


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