NuCAS secures former Hogan Lovells Global Chair as Strategic Adviser
Newcastle, UK — 17th March 2026 — NuCAS, the specialist provider of legal services enhanced by advanced technology across the legal ecosystem, is delighted to share the appointment of Nicholas Cheffings as Strategic Adviser to the Board. Nicholas brings worldclass legal, governance, and strategic leadership experience to support NuCAS as it expands its innovative offering.
Nicholas is widely recognised for his distinguished career in the legal sector, most notably serving as Global Chair of international law firm Hogan Lovells from 2012 to 2018.
With more than two decades at Hogan Lovells, including roles as Partner, Senior Counsel Consultant, and head of the firm’s real estate disputes team, Nicholas brings deep expertise in legal operations, leadership, and commercial strategy. His experience extends beyond private practice: he has held significant governance roles at The Crown Estate, including Interim Head of Legal, Company Secretary, Special Advisor to The Chief Executive, member of theExecutive Leadership Team and currently as a Non-Executive Board Counsellor. Nicholas is renowned for his calm, pragmatic and commercial business approach.
Nicholas is also a longstanding advocate for diversity, social mobility, and equitable access to the legal profession, having served as Chair of the British Paralympic Association’s Parallel Club, Executive Chair of PRIME Commitment, and Chair and Trustee of Making the Leap.
Strategic Impact for NuCAS
As NuCAS continues to scale its legal services platform, Nicholas will provide guidance across:
Operations and governance, informed by his leadership of a top10 global law firm.
Strategic growth and market positioning, leveraging his extensive Board level and advisory experience.
Client service and innovation, shaped by decades advising major real estate, corporate, and public and third sector clients.
DE&I foundations for organisational culture, aligning with NuCAS’s commitment to equitable and modern legal service delivery.
Nicholas Cheffings commented:
“NuCAS is ahead of the curve with a mindset shaped by experienced professionals who have been working for more than 15 years at the forefront of unbundling legal work and redesigning how it can, and should be, delivered using the right blend of legal professionals, process design, and AI-driven tools. What impresses me most is that NuCAS not only understands the practical realities of modern legal service delivery, but it also has the capability to co-create the future with lawyers, helping them move forward with clarity, confidence, and real competitive advantage. I’m delighted to support a business that brings such progressive thinking and genuine added value to the sector.”
“We are delighted to have Nicholas join NuCAS as a strategic adviser to the board. His experience leading and advising major organisations at board level brings extraordinary strategic insight to our mission. As we continue to redefine how modern legal services are delivered, his guidance will help us scale with confidence, strengthen our governance, and build a legal services offering that is both innovative and genuinely client-centric.”