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Sharon R. Zachariah

Practice Area
Commercial
Region
England & Wales

Highlights

Sharon’s experiences to date include;

  • Negotiating technology contracts with major household names in transport and telecoms
  • Designing terms and working through new business models in logistics, and web- / app-based services
  • Supporting science-led startups through complex, cross-border deals and funding agreements

Expertise

Sharon Zachariah specialises in commercial law, in particular:

  • B2B negotiations
  • Fintech, ad-tech, new apps and AI
  • Procurement and contracts for outsourced services
  • Miscellaneous goods and services – B2B and B2C

Career History

• Laytons ETL, Partner / Head of Commercial, Technology, IP and IT; Jan 2024 – Apr 2025
• Waterfront Law, Partner / Head of Commercial, Technology and Data Protection, Sept 2021 – Dec 2023
• London South Bank University, Manager - contract law team / Senior Legal Counsel, Nov 2020 – Sep 2021
• Other roles: YouGov, BNY Melon, W.R. Berkley (insurance and reinsurance), The Institution of Engineering and Technology, Croydon Council

Education

• Qualified as a Solicitor in May 2016 while at the Institution of Engineering and Technology
• Sept 2007 – Aug 2009: GDL and LPC at BPP Law School
• Oct 1997 – May 2004: University of Mainz, Germany. BA and MA in English Philology with American and Spanish Philology

Professional Membership

The Law Society of England & Wales
International Association of Privacy Professionals

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