Natalie Wright speaks to Legal Business about female representation in M&A
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Natalie Wright Joint Head of Department
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A formidable force in the M&A world, joint head of SMB’s Corporate department, Natalie Wright, contributes to the conversation of women in business in an interview conducted by Legal Business. Focussing on leadership in M&A, Natalie highlights issues around misconceptions, self-doubt, and the difficult conversations needed to promote better representation of women in this sphere. Read the full interview here: https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/co-publishing/sponsored-briefing-simons-muirhead-burton-ma-capabilities/
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