TLT continues Partner hiring drive with Digital sector duo

National law firm TLT has appointed Caroline Churchill and Lorna Cropper as Partners, welcoming five new partners in the past two weeks.

Caroline Churchill joins TLT from Womble Bond Dickinson, where she was a commercial partner specialising in technology, cybersecurity and non-contentious data protection. She brings extensive experience advising clients on digital and technology matters, having spent much of her career focused on the sector.  

Alongside her practice, Caroline has held a number of leadership positions, including serving on Womble Bond Dickinson's Global Board, acting as Digital Lead for technology transactional work and serving as UK lead for technology on the firm's U.S. digital leadership team. She will be joining TLT in Edinburgh, taking a role in driving the firm's digital growth strategy across Scotland and the North East of England.

Meanwhile, Lorna Cropper joins the Commercial Regulatory team in London. She is a highly regarded data protection, online safety and AI governance specialist and brings more than a decade of experience advising organisations on handling and managing data breaches and providing advice on regulatory matters alongside particular expertise in children's data, age assurance, online safety and emerging technologies.

Lorna is recognised as a leading authority in the children's data and online safety space, having advised 5Rights on a pro bono basis, contributed to the development of the Age Appropriate Design Code and served on the NSPCC's Online Safety Taskforce.  

The appointments further enhance TLT's market-leading Digital team, supporting clients as they navigate increasing regulatory scrutiny, rapid technological change, cyber threats, AI adoption and evolving online safety requirements.

Juliet Mason, Digital Partner at TLT, said: "Businesses are operating in an increasingly complex environment where technology, cybersecurity, data protection, AI and online safety considerations are becoming integral to commercial decision-making and growth strategies.

"Caroline and Lorna are outstanding lawyers who bring exceptional expertise, strong market profiles and deep sector knowledge. Their appointments reflect our continued investment in areas where our clients are seeing the greatest levels of change and opportunity and further strengthen our ability to provide strategic advice on some of the most important issues facing organisations today."

Gareth Oldale, Partner and Head of Digital, Data and Commercial at TLT, said: "Our TLT 2030 strategy speaks to us investing heavily in areas of strategic importance to our clients and the firm.  The Digital Regulation landscape is one such area for us, and so we are delighted to add two market-leading experts in Caroline and Lorna to our team.   ‍

Between them, Caroline and Lorna will add greater firepower, breadth and depth of skills to our already market-leading Digital practice, at a time when the scale and ambition of emerging technology advancements and regulatory change is ever increasing. Our teams, bolstered by these two new arrivals, will continue to support our clients as they create opportunity from what comes next."

Caroline Churchill, Partner added: "TLT has built an impressive reputation for helping clients navigate complex technological and regulatory challenges while maintaining a strong commercial focus. The firm's ambition, collaborative culture and commitment to innovation made it a compelling opportunity, and I'm excited to join the team at such an important stage in its growth.

"The pace of technological change continues to accelerate, creating both opportunities and challenges for businesses. I look forward to working with colleagues across the firm to help clients respond confidently to that rapidly evolving landscape."

Lorna Cropper, Partner added: "The increasing focus on data protection, AI governance and online safety means organisations need advisers who understand both the legal framework and the practical realities of implementation. TLT's client base, market position and forward-looking approach make it an exciting place to be.

"I'm delighted to be joining the firm and look forward to working with colleagues and clients on some of the most significant issues shaping the digital economy."

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