Fashion retailer New Look has appointed a head of legal as high street businesses continue to weather the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nicola Lucas has been appointed to the position, according to a LinkedIn announcement, and took up the role earlier in December. She was most recently head of legal at nightclub operator The Deltic Group. Prior to this, she held in-house roles at tech company Kodak Alaris and food company BerryWorld.