Laura Thornton is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law, currently serving as Regional Counsel (UK & EEMEA) and European General Counsel for Croda International Public Limited Company since May 2018. Prior to this role, Laura practiced as a Solicitor at Eversheds Sutherland from September 2005 to May 2018, specializing in commercial contracts. Laura holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Hull, obtained in 2004, and completed the Legal Practice Course at the College of Law in York in 2005.