Q&A: RBS general counsel Collins on external advisers, technology and the stress of investigations Legal Business14 April 2016In-houseQ&A Set to take on the top legal role at Santander UK later this year, The Royal Bank of Scotland’s outgoing general counsel (GC) John Collins (pictured) talks to Sarah Downey about his career and the growing recognition of in-house lawyers.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact jasmine.glass@legalbusiness.co.uk Related ContentMore in this categoryTransport for London plans journey with new roster of legal advisersThe Client Profile: Gurdeep Boparai, Coventry Building SocietyThe state of UK general counsel in 2024: Key insights and challengesQ&A: Reed Smith’s new global arbitration head on the transition from a Miami litigation boutique to an international firmQ&A: Signature Litigation’s Graham Huntley on potential mergers and the need for litigators to behaveQ&A: Latham’s Sophie Lamb on life in chambers, practice and the danger of post-Brexit immigration policyRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner