Lewis, Brandon - Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice - ACOBA advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-10-02)

Advice to The Rt Hon Brandon Lewis CBE MP, former Lord Chancellor and the Secretary of State for Justice at the Ministry of Justice, on business appointments after leaving Crown service

Sir Brandon left his role at the Northern Ireland Office in July 2022 and the Ministry of Justice in October 2022.

Non-executive Chairman, Trafalgar Strategy

Sir Brandon sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Trafalgar Strategy. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68da7498750fcf90fa6ffb69/Advice_Letter_-_Brandon_Lewis__Non-executive_Chairman__Trafalgar_Strategy.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2024; and the role was announced in June 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-non-executive-chairman-trafalgar-strategy?preview=8872585)

Chairman of the Board, Henry Jackson Society

Sir Brandon sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an unpaid appointment with the Henry Jackson Society. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68c2a2ef7596dbfa052bfe85/Advice_Letter_-_Brandon_Lewis__Chairman_of_the_Board__Henry_Jackson_Society.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in July 2024; and the role was taken up in January 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-chairman-of-the-board-henry-jackson-society?preview=8836509)

Chair of the Board and Non-Executive Director, Millbank

Sir Brandon sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Millbank. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6682cb8a5b0d63b556a4b560/ACOBA_Advice-_Brandon_Lewis-_Millbank.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in May 2024; and the role was taken up in July 2024. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-chair-of-the-board-and-non-executive-director-millbank?preview=8065798)

Main Board Director, VEON Limited

Sir Brandon sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with VEON Limited. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/666c1b8cfdbf70d6d79d9680/ACOBA_Advice-_Brandon_Lewis-Veon.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in March 2024; and the role was taken up in May 2024. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-main-board-director-veon-limited?preview=8042680)

Chair of the Advisory Board, LetterOne

Sir Brandon sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with LetterOne. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6538f600d10f35000d9a68fb/2023-10_BL-LetterOne_BL_-_Final_advice_letter__1_.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in October 2023 and the appointment was announced later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-chair-of-the-advisory-board-letterone?preview=7620488)

Adviser on Governance Board, Civitas Investment Management

Mr Lewis sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Civitas Investment Management. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1164424/ACOBA_Advice_Letter_-_Brandon_Lewis_-_Civitas_Investment_Management_Limited.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in June 2023; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-adviser-on-the-governance-board-civitas-investment-management?preview=7390212)

Co-President/Director, The Adam Smith Institute

Mr Lewis sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with The Adam Smith Institute. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1164410/ACOBA_Advice_Letter_-_Brandon_Lewis__The_Adam_Smith_Institute.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in May 2023; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-co-presidentdirector-the-adam-smith-institute?preview=7390169)

Adviser on Business Strategy, FM Conway

Mr Lewis sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Thakenham Homes. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1164719/Advice_Letter_-_BL___WS.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in April 2023; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-adviser-on-business-strategy-fm-conway?preview=7373451)

Adviser to the CEO and Board, Thakenham Homes

Mr Lewis sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Thakenham Homes. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1164718/Advice_Letter_-_BL___Thakeham_House.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in March 2023; and the appointment was taken up in April 2023. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-adviser-to-the-ceo-and-board-thakenham-homes?preview=7373361)

Director, Woodlands School Limited

Mr Lewis sought the Committee’s advice about taking up a role with Woodlands School Limited. The letter (https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1164719/Advice_Letter_-_BL___WS.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in January 2023; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/lewis-brandon-lord-chancellor-and-secretary-of-state-for-justice-acoba-advice/advice-letter-brandon-lewis-director-woodlands-schools-limited?preview=7373353)