Anthony Widdop appointed Chief Digital and Operations Officer at Roschier

Firm news|August 21, 2026

Roschier has appointed a new Chief Digital and Operations Officer to lead the firm’s AI, IT, Operational Excellence and Client Centricity functions. The appointment further strengthens Roschier’s focus on digital development, operational excellence and delivering value to clients through innovation and technology.

Anthony Widdop will join the firm as Chief Digital and Operations Officer (CDOO) in September, bringing extensive experience in transformation, technology and legal operations from international law firms and professional services organizations.

In his role, Anthony will be responsible for Roschier’s continued focus on digital development, innovation and operational excellence.

“As AI and the new technologies not only change how we do business, but also what we do, we need to constantly adapt and evolve. Anthony has a track record of combining deep technical skills with a strong sense of business development, and I am certain this will help Roschier stay ahead and shape the legal landscape going forward,” says Johan Sidklev, Roschier’s Group Managing Partner.

Anthony joins Roschier from Clifford Chance’s London office, where he has served as Global Transformation Lead within the firm’s Global Financial Markets business. Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of technology, operations and business transformation, helping organizations adopt new ways of working and create greater value for clients and colleagues.