Catherine French > DQ > Douglas, Isle Of Man > Lawyer Profile

DQ
THE CHAMBERS
5 MOUNT PLEASANT
DOUGLAS
IM1 2PU
Isle Of Man

Work Department

Private Client & Trusts, Tax

Position

Associate Director.

Catherine advises on all aspects of private client work.

Catherine is also familiar with tax compliance laws (including those relating to Economic Substance, FATCA and the Common Reporting Standard) and those relating to transparency (the Trust Registration Service, Beneficial Ownership and the Register of Overseas Entities).

Career

Prior to joining DQ, Catherine worked at a large trust and corporate service provider where she provided advice and drafted documents relating to the establishment, implementation and administration of trust and company structures for high net worth individuals, both locally and internationally.

She has worked in a family office environment, assisting those with fiduciary duties regarding the implications of various transactions.

Languages

English

Memberships

Isle of Man Law Society

Education

Lancaster University (2006 to 2009)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Law and Criminology

College of Law – Birmingham (2009 to 2010)

Legal Practice Course (Law)