People
Guiding businesses through a fast-changing global economy
The WGP Global team will work with you to become part of your business, providing objective counsel and best advice to safeguard your interests and keep you one step ahead at all times.
David Orchard is a commercial lawyer and President and co-founder of WGP Global. His expertise is in international regulation, fund structures and advising clients with operations across multiple jurisdictions. Read More
Christopher Orchard is CEO and co-founder of WGP Global. He is a seasoned corporate advisor with specific expertise in evaluating investment needs and securing the best capital to create, grow or re-structure businesses.
Chris Disspain is Chairman of WGP Global. He is a corporate lawyer with many years’ experience and is widely regarded as a world-leading expert in Internet and domain name system (DNS) governance.
David lives and works in Seoul, South Korea. He has an incredible depth of experience from 25 years of commercialising Korean technologies.
David is a highly experienced finance specialist with a proven track record in delivering complex and critical projects and crisis turnaround.
Claire heads up WGP Global’s Compliance team based in Malta. She is an outstanding Compliance Specialist in financial services and provides a most competent and safe pair of hands to guide clients through the required processes.
Nick is a former British diplomat to the United Nations. He heads up WGP Global’s Government Relations with a focus on cross border and multi-jurisdictional services.
James leads WGP Global’s geo-political services division. He is Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Cambridge.
Adam is COO of WGP Global. He works closely with Christopher to lead the daily operation of WGP Global.
A former professional footballer for Fulham for eight years, John has worked extensively in the sports media and football sectors.
Previously, Steven was Chief Executive South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust from 2007 to 2016. He led the trust to foundation status in 2009 and has a proven track record in change management.
A British Biochemist and structural biologist, he is also Director of Research and Emeritus Sir William Dunn Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge.