Gillian Shaw
General Counsel

Gillian Shaw is a highly experienced accomplished Solicitor with over 20 years legal experience. Gillian has gained a wealth of diverse experience having worked in both the public sector and private sector. Most recently as General Counsel in a high growth global Plc in the health-tech sector specialising in commercial contract licencing and subscription models, IP regulatory compliance and data privacy. Career highlights include working on the landmark NI Government £39m buy out of premises PFI resulting in £24m savings across Govt. Working with both FTSE and Fortune 500 FDI companies attracted to Northern Ireland.Leading the Invest NI response to the RHI Public Inquiry. Successfully representing UK in the US Dept of Trade Boeing subsidy case against Bombardier US Dept. Leading a client M&A acquisition of a leading consumer brand and subsequent corporate restructuring. Being an elected Council representative of the profession to the Law Society NI.
Gillian brings a commercial legal mind with a commitment to compliance, corporate governance and the highest standards of integrity and ethics.