Vian Chowdhury, Head of Global International Capabilities, Chambers and Partners

Vian joined Chambers as a research analyst on the UK/US team after completing his master`s degree in Economics from the University of Birmingham. He joined the senior USA team as a Research Manager in 2017 before taking over as Head of Global International Capabilities in 2022.

Ollie Dimsdale, Head of Africa, Middle East, Caribbean and Offshore, Chambers and Partners

Ollie has been part of the research team at Chambers and Partners for a number of years, starting as a researcher on the Asia-Pacific guide. In 2016 he was appointed research manager on the Global team, with specific responsibilities for Middle East and Offshore Caribbean jurisdictions, before taking on his current role as Head of Africa, Middle East, Caribbean and Offshore (AMECO) in 2022. He holds a BA in English & Theatre Studies from the University of Warwick, as well as an MA in English Literature (also from Warwick) and an MLitt in Creative Writing from the University of St Andrews.

Magdalena Parkitna, Research Manager, Chambers and Partners

Upon joining Chambers, Magdalena conducted research on Africa, the Middle East and Offshore jurisdictions. After going through various roles in the company, she became EMEA Research Manager in 2018. Prior to joining Chambers, she was a freelance journalist, and has also lived and worked in New York. She graduated in Journalism from the City University London, before studying for an MA in Investigative Journalism at same university. Magdalena speaks fluent Polish.

Laurence Mussett, Research Manager - EMEA, Chambers and Partners

Laurence graduated from the University of Warwick in 2016 with a BA in History, followed by an MA in Modern History in 2017. He joined Chambers in January 2018 as part of the Client team before moving to the Global team as a senior researcher. In September 2021, he was made Research Manager on the EMEA team, with key jurisdictions now including Italy, Israel, Greece, the Middle East and the Caribbean.

Marlene Hermann, EMEA Research Director, Chambers and Partners