Chris is Head of Legal Market Engagement at HSBC, leading the development of innovative supplier, spend, and relationship management frameworks. With experience in private practice and in-house roles, Chris specializes in legal operations and driving efficiencies in the legal industry. Passionate about fostering innovation, he has collaborated with LawTech startups and previously built the LawTech community at Barclays Eagle Labs. Recognized for his impact, Chris has been featured in The Lawyer Hot 100 (2024), Legal 500 Powerlist (2020: The Change Agenda), and FT Innovative Lawyers Top 10 Intrapreneurs, winning the FT Innovative Lawyers Award (2024) for outside counsel management. He is also a member of the LawTech UK Panel.