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02 March 2022
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Nexa Law Limited—Gideon Moore

Former managing partner appointed as non-executive director

Nexa Law Limited has recently announced the appointment of former Linklaters’ Global Managing Partner, Gideon Moore as a non-executive director.

Gideon was Global Managing Partner of Linklaters for six years before retiring as a partner in November 2021. On 1 April 2022, he starts as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel at NatWest.

Gideon Moore joined the nexa board on 11 February 2022.  

Commenting on his role as non-executive director, Gideon said: 'I am very impressed by nexa’s ambitions and its people and I’m really looking forward to contributing to its future. It’s such an exciting time for the legal industry.'

Nigel Clark, nexa’s CEO, said: 'We are thrilled to have Gideon join our board. He is uniquely placed to help accelerate nexa’s growth and help us deliver on our ambitions to become the UK’s best platform for lawyers pursuing alternative career paths. With Gideon’s endorsement, we will continue to champion choice for lawyers and their clients.'

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