Meriel Bennett

Meriel Bennett currently serves as General Counsel at Rimes Technologies and is a Charter Member of TechGC, both positions held since May 2022. Additionally, Bennett holds the role of Non Executive Director at EdCity Development Limited, a partnership focused on enhancing education and community facilities in White City. Prior experience includes serving as Chief Legal Officer for 118118Money, where Bennett led the legal function for a FCA-regulated consumer finance business, and Senior Legal Counsel at Tideway London, contributing to a significant infrastructure project. Earlier career stages include partnership roles at Speechly Bircham and Berwin Leighton Paisner, specializing in project finance and infrastructure, with involvement in notable projects such as the 2012 Olympics. Meriel Bennett holds degrees in Social Science and Law from Durham University and the College of Law (Guildford), respectively.