Magic circle firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has boosted its Brexit expertise by recruiting a former European commissioner for financial services.
Former public relations adviser Jonathan Hill (now Lord Hill of Oareford) was the coalition government’s appointee to the European Commission headed by Jean-Claude Juncker in 2014. Hill held the role as commissioner for financial stability, financial services and capital markets - a portfolio interpreted as a reassuring gesture to UK eurosceptics - until his resignation two days after the June 2016 referendum.
He will join Freshfields as a senior adviser, the firm said. In a statement, Edward Braham, senior partner, said: ‘Jonathan brings outstanding experience and skill from a diverse and extensive career that is valuable both to our clients and to our firm.
‘We have shown significant strength as a firm with regards to Brexit related issues, and Jonathan’s contributions, while respecting his obligations, can only enhance our reputation and our efforts.’ No details of salary were released.
Former European commissioner lands magic circle role
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