Fionnghuala Griggs

Linklaters

Promoted aged just 33, Linklaters’ corporate partner Fionnghuala Griggs is one of the firm’s youngest up-and-coming stars. Last year, however, she also proved her worth as one of Silk Street’s next generation of leaders, spearheading an initiative in her role as graduate recruitment partner to promote social mobility in the most traditional of law firms; in the magic circle.

As of 2019, Linklaters started to offer virtual reality internships to give UK undergraduates an idea of what working in the law could be like. Griggs hopes this will enable the firm to attain a move diverse workforce, and with over 2,000 students already signed up, the idea could have legs.

As well as focusing her efforts on graduate engagement, Griggs also plays a pivotal role in Linklaters’ fintech group, which she co-leads. Her insight comes from close ties to Linklaters’ banking clients, such as Lloyds and HSBC, which she has advised on bumper disposals and acquisitions, as well as ring-fencing arrangements. Quickly making her mark among a sea of corporate heavyweights, Griggs is certainly one to watch.