Top RBS lawyer resigns as John Collins makes surprise defection to Santander Legal Business8 December 2015In-houseFinanceStrategic recruitment Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) general counsel John Collins has resigned just 11 months after becoming the top lawyer at the leading High Street bank.Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Related ContentTransport 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 challengesFreshfields launches in Boston with Latham private capital M&A hireRevolving Doors: Hogan Lovells and Linklaters boost competition as Simpson Thacher snaps up US funds quartetRevolving Doors: Clifford Chance, Akin and Dechert bolster PE and finance teams in the CityRevolving 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