As head of banking, Mr Moore already runs about a fifth of the firm's income. He said: '...my job will focus on creating the best conditions for this firm to excel - delivering an outstanding client experience; investing to manage our matters ever more efficiently; ensuring that we are able to support our clients around the world with our uniform top level advice; and by making Linklaters an ever better place to work, where our people can perform to the best of their abilities and thrive in their careers.'

Clifford Chance

Mr Moore was born in Sheffield, used to work for Clifford Chance and took on the banking role in 2011. Source: Legal Business