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27 October 2025
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Kingsley Napley—Claire Green

Firm announces appointment of chief legal officer

Kingsley Napley has appointed Claire Green as chief legal officer, joining the management board and senior leadership team to provide strategic legal support in implementing the firm’s strategy. She will work closely with general counsel David Smythe, reflecting the firm’s focus on strengthening its governance and business operations.

Claire joins from Mishcon de Reya, where she was a partner, and previously spent 18 years at Taylor Vinters, including eight at partner level specialising in non-contentious and dispute matters in the technology sector.

Managing partner Matt Meyer said he was ‘delighted Claire has joined us at such an exciting time for the business’, adding that she is ‘an outstanding lawyer with significant experience of working across business functions on complex projects’.

Commenting on her appointment, Claire Green said: ‘This is a fantastic new role and opportunity for me as I return from maternity leave. I am excited for the journey ahead with Kingsley Napley and am thrilled to be part of the senior leadership team driving the firm’s next chapter.’

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