Nigel Kushner, CEO

Nigel is Chief Executive of Whale Rock Legal. Following his formative years at Clyde & Co, a leading City based international law firm, Nigel spent 8 years as sole in house lawyer at one of the world’s largest privately owned steel traders and latterly at Triland Metals, an LME ring dealer owned by Mitsubishi Corporation.

He is renowned  for his expertise in international trade, including sanctions and export control, topics he regularly lectures on.  

Acting as part time general counsel for many clients, Nigel provides hands-on, practical advice in a down to earth manner, trouble-shooting, managing litigation and negotiating complex commercial contracts.