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Stephanie Hamon is a Managing Director, Head of External Engagement, Legal for Barclays.  In conjunction with the Group General Counsel, Chief of Staff and Legal Executive Committee, her role aims to set and deliver the commercial management strategy for Barclays legal function which includes devising and implementing the commercial optimisation program.  The role is also responsible to set vision and clear objectives for the law firm panel and enhance the relationship model.  Prior to joining Barclays, she held leadership roles in the client service and business development function of several global law firms.

Stephanie brings with her more than 17 years’ experience gained working across an extensive range of legal and financial institutions, including Linklaters and Clifford Chance, in markets including the UK, Continental Europe and Asia Pacific.  Stephanie has extensive expertise in business development, strategy formulation and execution and client-focused relationship management all of which provides a perfect skill set for taking on this crucially important role in Barclays Legal.

External Engagement: A new team for Legal

In this newly created role, Stephanie leads a team responsible for defining and executing the legal function commercial management strategy, thus optimising our considerable external legal spend. They are aiming to ensure Barclays sends the right work, to the right firm at the right price.