Angela Clist

About My Work

An outstanding Lawyer with deep expertise in the Capital Markets and Banking sectors gained over 28 years at A&O Shearman. As well as developing an international reputation in her chosen technical field, Angela’s highly effective leadership skills have been recognised, and she has occupied various global leadership roles within the Firm, to high acclaim.

Angela particularly enjoys finding new solutions and ways of working to address complex issues. Always aware of the key strategic aims, she is able to inspire others to think forward and be creative. Her communication style is clear and she has the ability to see the big picture, and the detail of any issue. When required Angela is not afraid to make tough decisions and this has been a hallmark of her leadership at A&O Shearman.

Prior to heading the ADL team, Angela was a partner in the Securitisation group for 19 years, working on many market leading transactions (including market firsts for the creation of UK covered bonds and UK master trusts). Angela's expertise was recognised when she won Best in Structured Finance in the Europe Women in Business Law Awards in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Angela sits on a number of internal committees in the firm. She was a member of the firm's global Board from 2014-2018. She is interested in diversity and inclusion initiatives and developing innovation in the legal industry.

Memberships & Qualifications

• Oxford AI Artificial Intelligence Programme, 2023
• FT Non-Executive Director Diploma Level & Advanced Professional Diploma, 2021
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, 2021
• Oxford Bank Governance Programme, 2021
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt 2020

Education

• LLB, Victoria University of Wellington, 1991
• BA, Political Science, Victoria University of Wellington, 1989