Sharon Curtis
Sharon plays a central role in the firm's litigation and licensing team, where she oversees operations and support across the UK and Europe. With over 30 years’ experience, she’s trusted to handle everything from how the team runs to confidential, senior-level matters.
As department manager for the litigation and licensing team, Sharon oversees the operations that allow the team to deliver high-quality work. She manages key processes including diary and document coordination, multi-jurisdictional billing and wider team logistics.
She works closely with colleagues at all levels and is often the first port of call for internal and external queries. Known for her can-do approach and practical judgement, Sharon brings structure and focus to a fast-moving area of the business. She is also regularly involved in high-level, confidential work and is trusted to handle it with discretion and care.
Since joining Potter Clarkson in 2016, she has helped shape the way the team works and continues to lead its support function across the firm's UK and European offices.
With experience in legal and accountancy firms, including Arthur Andersen, KPMG, Freeths and Browne Jacobson, Sharon brings deep expertise and a team-first mindset that colleagues value and rely on.
- Managing the litigation and licensing team’s support function across UK and European offices
- Organising confidential negotiations involving senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Coordinating diaries, billing, travel and team-wide administration
- Supporting the delivery of client events and key team meetings
- Built the support structure for the litigation and licensing team
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How We Live Our Values: Collaboration
Collaboration is central to how I work and to what the role requires. I want the team to focus on what they do best, and I’ll play my part to make that possible. Whether it’s organising something last minute or stepping in to help with a task, I take pride in working alongside my colleagues to get things done to a high standard. I like being someone the team can rely on, and I’m always happy to offer guidance whenever I can.
In My Own Words
When I joined Potter Clarkson, the litigation and licensing team was just being set up, and it was a completely new challenge for me. I’d supported legal teams before, but this was different. Things are always changing, and no two days are the same. That’s what I’ve come to enjoy most about it. We’ve built a team that works well together and respects each other.
In the past few years, I’ve also become closely involved in the work we do with the University of Nottingham. We offer a prize each year to the top two students in the LLB course, which includes a week of work experience with our team. I help with everything from representing the team at the awards ceremony to coordinating their placements. It’s a great way to give students a sense of what working with our team is really like, and it’s rewarding to be part of something that helps the next generation get their start.
