Duncan Moran
About Duncan Moran
Duncan Moran serves as the Deputy General Counsel for Hidden Road in the UK and EMEA, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in legal roles within the financial sector, having worked at notable institutions such as BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs.
Work at Hidden Road
Duncan Moran serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the UK and EMEA at Hidden Road, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on legal matters pertinent to the UK and EMEA regions, leveraging his extensive experience in financial law. His responsibilities include providing legal guidance and support on various issues related to prime brokerage, clearing, and credit intermediation. His transition to Hidden Road marks a continuation of his commitment to addressing complex legal challenges in the financial sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Law
Before joining Hidden Road, Duncan Moran accumulated significant experience in the financial legal sector. He worked at BNP Paribas in various capacities, including as CIB Legal - European Regulatory and Advisory from 2017 to 2020, and later as Deputy Head of CIB Legal - European Regulatory and Advisory from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, he served as Executive Director and Counsel at Goldman Sachs from 2015 to 2017. His roles have equipped him with a deep understanding of regulatory and advisory frameworks within European markets.
Education and Expertise
Duncan Moran holds a Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He also completed the Legal Practice Course at The University of Law from 2007 to 2008. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, has provided him with expertise in prime brokerage, clearing, and credit intermediation across both traditional and digital asset classes.
Background in Legal Practice
Duncan Moran's legal career began at Allen & Overy, where he worked as a Trainee from 2009 to 2011 and later as an Associate from 2011 to 2015. His time at Allen & Overy laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the financial sector. Throughout his career, he has focused on regulatory and advisory roles, particularly within European markets, which has shaped his approach to legal challenges in the financial industry.