Christopher Hill

Christopher Hill is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in regional and international law. Currently serving as the Regional Legal Director MENEAT at JTI (Japan Tobacco International) since March 2013, Christopher has previously held key legal roles including Legal Director for the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa at the same company. Prior to JTI, Christopher was a Group Legal Business Partner at Britvic Soft Drinks and European Legal Counsel at Cephalon, where responsibilities included advising on commercial transactions and regulatory compliance for various functions across Europe. Early in the career, Christopher practiced as a Lawyer at Lovells LLP in Paris and London, focusing on IP litigation and transactional work, and began as a Lawyer at Gilbey de Haas, specializing in IP litigation.