Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Nick Webb

Author Georgia Morgan-Wynne
May 10, 2024

As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Georgia Morgan-Wynne, recently spoke to Nick Webb, Group General Counsel at Stolt-Nielsen Limited, about being a Trustee for HvH ARTS.

What does your current NFP do?

HvH ARTS is a charity that gives children access to and support in the arts. Its focus is on children who would not necessarily receive such exposure and support otherwise. 

Please can you share how you became a Trustee there? 

I have had a long-standing interest and participation in charities that directly try to assist young adults who, because of their background/situation might not be able to access certain careers and aspects of society, that children from more ‘privileged’ backgrounds are exposed to. With this background I was asked to support the charity as it has been growing rapidly over the last few years.

What do you feel is the key role of a Trustee?

To provide guidance and support to the persons who manage the charity day to day.

Understanding and ‘horizon scanning’ for potential risks. Commercial input. 

What experiences have been unexpected or new since becoming a Trustee?

Assumption that because I am legally trained that I can deal with any issue of a legal nature – however specialised !

What advice would you give to lawyers looking for a Trustee role?

Go for it. There are lots of charities desperate for lawyers to support them as trustees. Choose a cause you believe in and a charity that meets your cause.  

What have you enjoyed most about being a Trustee?

I have been with HvH ARTS since 2020. In that time, I have witnessed young adults with the support of the charity go on to university, record albums, display art at a leading London gallery and grow in confidence every day. My role has been tiny in that, but it is great to see the charity achieving its mission.

If you are interested in a Trustee role or are looking to hire a Trustee position, please get in touch with Georgia Morgan-Wynne to find out more.

If you would like to join our Trustee network, find out more here. 

We want to reiterate that this is not a paid service and forms part of our referral programme, so please do not hesitate to get in touch. 

Jobs

  • Financial services (in-house)
  • Permanent

Corporate Lawyer

The Client: A diversified global commercial and investment group are looking for a 5-9 PQE corporate lawyer to join their legal team. you will be responsible for a range of legal matters across the business. Working autonomously, you will advise on a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters that are critical to the business’s […]
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago

Read more
  • Banking (in-house)
  • Permanent

Financial Crime Lawyer – Leading Institution

We’re currently working with a leading international financial institution that is looking to hire a Financial Crime Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with a strong financial crime advisory background to join a well-regarded legal team. The role involves advising on a broad range of AML, sanctions, CTF and anti-bribery and corruption […]
  • Salary Excellent benefits package
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago

Read more
  • FinTech
  • Permanent

Global Fintech – Legal Counsel

I’m currently working with an exciting international fintech operating at the intersection of payments, technology and mobility. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, collaborative legal team in a broad, business-facing role with exposure to a wide range of commercial and strategic matters. It would suit someone looking to step into a highly […]
  • Salary Competitive benefits package
  • Posted Posted 2 days ago

Read more
  • Financial services (in-house)
  • Permanent

VP/Director, Legal & Documentation, APAC

Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking an experienced capital markets documentation specialist to join its Advisory & Contract Execution function across APAC. This senior role will oversee complex trading documentation, provide regulatory and transactional advisory support, and partner closely with trading desks and key stakeholders across the region. Key Responsibilities Lead the […]
  • Posted Posted 1 week ago

Read more
  • Banking (in-house)
  • Permanent

Financial Crime Lawyer – Leading Institution

We’re currently working with a leading international financial institution that is looking to hire a Financial Crime Lawyer. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with a strong financial crime advisory background to join a well-regarded legal team. The role involves advising on a broad range of AML, sanctions, CTF and anti-bribery and corruption […]
  • Posted Posted 2 weeks ago

Read more

RESOURCES 

Featured Content

See all

Driving positive change through the Taylor Root UK Trustee Network 

  • Posted February 1, 2023
At Taylor Root, we work hard to constantly create positive change and growth for our clients, candidates and of course the legal industry as a whole.  As the world focuses more on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, governance and social (ESG), more non-profit businesses and charities are recruiting voluntary Trustees who want to […]

Trustee toolkit

  • Posted November 17, 2023
As part of our work with Trustees we have put together a host of resources and information to help General Counsel understand what a trustee role entails andhow you can go about securing a position as a Trustee. We’re delighted to introduce you to our Trustee toolkit. Our guide provides insights and resources into why […]
Shot of two businesspeople having a meeting in an office

Taylor Root UK Trustee Network: An interview with Ofei Kwafo-Akoto, GLP

  • Posted January 16, 2024
As part of our interview series for our Trustee Network, Taylor Root Partner, Georgia Morgan-Wynne recently spoke to Ofei Kwafo-Akoto Head of Legal – Europe at GLP about being a Trustee for The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. What does your Trustee organisation do? The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award is a youth charity that supports young people from all walks […]