Asha Morzaria

Director | Banking and Financal Services

UK

Asha recruits in-house lawyers of all levels into permanent positions within the banking and financial services sectors. Her clients include fintech companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, brokers, trading platforms, accountancy firms, asset/investment managers, regulatory bodies and FCA regulated entities. She specifically focuses on supporting CFO’s and General Counsel to build, grow and shape their legal teams. Asha trained and qualified as a lawyer before making a move into legal recruitment in 2003.

asha’s Insights

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  • Career Advice

Reimagining your legal career: the return to private practice

  • Posted December 10, 2024
In recent years, an intriguing trend has emerged within the legal industry: seasoned lawyers, particularly those with extensive experience as General Counsel (GC), are increasingly transitioning back to private practice after years in-house. This shift reflects a notable evolution in the legal landscape, as private practice firms adapt to offer greater flexibility, entrepreneurial opportunities and […]
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  • Career Advice

Closing the gap: How to champion girls in tech

  • Posted June 18, 2024
What can organisations and men do to support women in tech? Taylor Root Director, Asha Morzaria, recently explored this critical question with Adam Baldwin. In their conversation, Adam shared insights into his experiences with the not-for-profit organisation Girls in Tech, as well as actionable ways individuals and companies can help promote gender diversity in the […]
  • Career Advice

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Andy Simpson

  • Posted June 5, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Director, Asha Morzaria, recently spoke to Andy Simpson, Head of Compliance at Tysers, about being a Trustee for No Limits. Who does No Limits as a charity support? No Limits supports over 7,000 children and young people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight […]
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  • Career Advice

CEO Insights with Natalie Webb: Taylor Root UK Trustee Network

  • Posted April 25, 2024
A Trustee is an essential part of any charity, providing governance, and bringing experience and support to CEO’s and leadership teams. As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network we thought it would be a great insight to understand the role of Trustee from a CEO’s perspective. So, Taylor Root Director, Asha Morzaria, recently […]
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  • Career Advice

Why GCs should consider an MBA: insights and benefits

  • Posted April 9, 2024
Pursuing an MBA can be a transformative experience for General Counsels (GCs) looking to broaden their horizons and enhance their careers. An MBA provides a comprehensive understanding of business operations, strategic decision-making and leadership skills that are invaluable in today’s dynamic corporate environment. Here are some key insights and benefits from Katherine Murray, a seasoned […]
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  • In-house

Fintech focus: six ways to show the value of your in-house legal team

  • Posted February 17, 2024
The fintech industry is fast-paced and constantly evolving, so it stands to reason that their in-house legal teams must keep in step. Their role has expanded beyond traditional tasks like contract review and risk mitigation as they have become strategic partners, helping their organisations navigate complex challenges and enabling growth. Demonstrating the value of the […]
  • Global Impact Series

Client interview: How to foster diversity of thought in your legal team and boardroom

  • Posted June 15, 2023
Taylor Root’s Director, Asha Morzaria recently spoke with Nadia Hoosen, serving as a member of the Executive Committee as Chief Legal Officer and Group Company Secretary at OneWeb. Nadia provides an incredibly candid and thought-provoking interview about her background, career journey and how this has influenced her leadership style.  It’s an inspiring one with many take […]
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  • Career Advice

What to expect as the first in-house legal hire in a fintech

  • Posted November 21, 2022
Taylor Root Director, Asha Morzaria spoke with Anastasia Demetriou, General Counsel and Company Secretary at IFX Payments. They discussed topics around her career, moving in-house, what challenges she’s faced in the market, advice she would give to those looking to move into a high growth environment and the particular attributes she looks for when recruiting […]
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