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03 December 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Taylor Rose MW—Nick Stimson

Law firm appoints head of of consultant services

Taylor Rose MW has appointed Nick Stimson as Head of Consultant Services.

Nick joins with over 20 years of experience in operational and change management and in managing high-growth business practices. He joins from CDW, the IT and solutions business and previously spent over 20 years at RSA, the European and Middle Eastern insurance firm.

In his new role, Nick is responsible for expanding and managing the consultant solicitor practice at Taylor Rose MW and will report into Antony Jaggard, Director of Consultant Services.

Of his appointment, Nick said: 'I’m really excited to be joining Taylor Rose MW at this time. There is a huge opportunity here which I’m looking forward to driving with the team.'

Adrian Jaggard, CEO at Taylor Rose MW, said: 'We’re pleased to welcome Nick to the Taylor Rose team. Nick has the right experience and attitude to help us to be leaders in this space and attract legal talent'.

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