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The Notaries Society—Stephen Gordon

27 September 2019
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Notaries Society announces next president

Stephen Gordon, executive director at Banner Jones Solicitors, has been appointed as president of The Notaries Society.

The representative society for 775 practising notaries, The Notaries Society offers training, continuing professional development and international representation to the oldest and smallest branch of the legal profession in England and Wales. Stephen, the head of the business legal services team at Banner Jones, has been a qualified notary for more than 25 years.

Commenting on his appointment, Stephen said: ‘I’m extremely proud to have been appointed as President of the Society and am delighted to further my involvement in supporting the work of fellow Notary Publics across England and Wales.’

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