Andrew Waters
About Andrew Waters
Andrew Waters serves as Senior Counsel at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in legal and regulatory matters, particularly in climate change and dispute resolution, and has held various roles at prominent law firms.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Andrew Waters has served as Senior Counsel at Nationwide Building Society since 2016. In this role, he has guided a team through strategic, legal, regulatory, and governance issues, focusing on the development of non-core tech propositions. He has also provided advice to Nationwide's Strategy Community regarding climate change-related disclosures, targets, and ESG investment issues. Additionally, he has managed significant court disputes related to capital markets transactions, including aspects of professional indemnity. Waters has been instrumental in developing a solar-based pilot proposition aimed at supporting Nationwide's carbon emission reduction goals for UK homes.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Waters studied at George Watson's College in Edinburgh from 1991 to 1999. He then pursued a law degree at the University of Bristol, achieving his LLB from 1999 to 2002. His expertise includes managing senior stakeholders, delivering value in dispute resolution, and agile product development. He has also developed and delivered training on climate change issues to Nationwide's Legal & Secretariat Community.
Background
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Andrew Waters held various positions in prominent law firms. He worked as an Associate in the Commercial Disputes Department at Bristows from 2009 to 2011. He then served as a Partner at Watson Farley & Williams for 11 months in 2015 to 2016, after which he returned to the same firm as a Solicitor from 2011 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he was an Associate at Allen & Overy LLP from 2004 to 2009.
Achievements
During his tenure at Nationwide Building Society, Andrew Waters has been involved in several key initiatives. He has managed a significant court dispute related to capital markets transactions and has played a crucial role in guiding the organization through various legal and regulatory challenges. His contributions to developing training on climate change issues and supporting carbon emission reduction initiatives reflect his commitment to sustainability and legal excellence.