Ian Bothamley Email & Phone Number

Experienced and commercially astute Corporate / Commercial Lawyer with a proven track record in senior corporate and commercial legal roles and company secretariat. With a background as Deputy Company Secretary / In-house Legal Counsel for M&G Plc (formerly part of Prudential Plc) and HHG Life Services, I bring a commercially minded, proactive and flexible approach to my work, which drives business performance and delivers results. Skilled in leading diverse teams through periods of change, I am highly motivated and capable of operating at all levels within an organization.In my current role as Deputy Company Secretary – Subsidiaries at M&G, I provide oversight and leadership to a team of 12, ensuring high standards in subsidiary company secretariat governance and support. I excel in stakeholder management, cultivating positive relationships across all business levels which enhances board / Secretariat processes and support. Additionally, as Company Secretary for The Prudential Assurance Company, I deliver comprehensive secretariat support, provide corporate governance advice and act as a trusted adviser to the Board.Prior to my current position, I served as Senior Legal Counsel Corporate & Commercial, where I provided high-quality legal support for a very broad range of contracts, transactions and projects. My experience includes managing relationships with external legal counsel, optimizing budgets while ensuring high performance. I also led a commercial legal team as Interim UK Head of Commercial Legal, driving process improvements and fostering collaboration across the business.Throughout my career, I have demonstrated expertise in corporate and commercial law, including bulk purchase annuities, reinsurance, and GDPR compliance. With a focus on delivering results and driving innovation.