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Mourant, a law firm-led professional services business, is expanding its presence in the Middle East with the appointment of Richard Nunn as Managing Director, Middle East. Based in the UAE, Richard will lead the firm's regional growth strategy. Richard brings a wealth of experience to the role. He joins Mourant from Deloitte, where he spent six years working with family enterprises in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Prior to that, he served as Global Head – Overseas Markets at Jersey Finance, based in the UAE. Commenting on the appointment, Mourant CEO, Jonathan Rigby, said: "Building our relationships in the Middle East is a strategic priority for Mourant, and we're excited to be deepening our commitment to the region with the appointment of Richard Nunn. Richard’s leadership and deep regional knowledge will enable us to build on the strong foundations we've laid in recent years and unlock new opportunities in key markets. This appointment is an important step in strengthening our position in a dynamic and fast-growing region, and we look forward to the opportunities it will create to enhance our Middle East client offering." Richard added: "Mourant has an outstanding reputation as one of the most respected professional services firms in its market. I'm thrilled to be joining the business at such an exciting time in its growth journey and look forward to working closely with our teams and clients to unlock new opportunities and drive meaningful, strategic growth across the region." This latest appointment aligns with Mourant's growth strategy, including expansion into Luxembourg in 2023, and the opening of a new Singapore office later that year.   For further information please contact: Chloe Whittaker, External Communications and Content Manager: [email protected]   About Mourant Mourant is a law firm-led, professional services business with over 60 years' experience in the financial services sector. We advise on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg and provide specialist entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services. We are an international and globally-integrated firm with offices in a number of the world's leading international finance centres, including London and Hong Kong. Our business is intrinsically linked to the global economy and the capital flows that support it. We serve the needs of our clients in all major time zones, facilitating responsible cross-border finance and investment, the pooling and protection of capital and the resolution of disputes. Our clients include many of the world's leading financial institutions, international corporations, asset managers and institutional investors. We are routinely instructed to work alongside the world's pre-eminent legal, accounting and financial services firms. We have an outstanding reputation for integrity and professional ethics, underpinned by a strong risk management culture. Find out more: mourant.com

Mourant, a law firm-led professional services firm, has announced 40 mid-year promotions – an increase of over 40 per cent on the previous year. These appointments include 24 promotions in Mourant Governance Services, reflecting significant growth in the firm's entity management and administration business. Five promotions were also awarded to lawyers in the legal practice and 11 in business services. All promotions are effective from 1 August 2025*. This announcement marks another successful round of mid-year promotions, which provide the firm's employees with a second annual window to progress, supporting workplace motivation and satisfaction. Mourant CEO, Jonathan Rigby, said: "I'd like to congratulate my colleagues on their well-deserved promotions. The year-on-year growth in those progressing mid-year is incredibly encouraging. It speaks to the depth of talent at Mourant and our commitment to nurturing and supporting the next generation of leaders." This latest round of promotions follows the 74 appointments in May, an increase of over 30 per cent on the previous year. In addition, two Channel Islands lawyers were promoted to Partner in March this year. Mourant has also recently welcomed a number of significant new hires, including former Kirkland & Ellis Partner, Brad Hillson, who was appointed Global Head of Private Capital in May. Last month, distinguished Guernsey litigator, John Greenfield, and Tom McLaughlin, previously of Dentons New Zealand, also both joined the firm. *Relevant Cayman promotions subject to immigration approval. For further information please contact: Chloe Whittaker, External Communications and Content Manager: [email protected] About Mourant Mourant is a law firm-led, professional services business with over 60 years' experience in the financial services sector. We advise on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg and provide specialist entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services. We are an international and globally-integrated firm with offices in a number of the world's leading international finance centres, including London and Hong Kong. Our business is intrinsically linked to the global economy and the capital flows that support it. We serve the needs of our clients in all major time zones, facilitating responsible cross-border finance and investment, the pooling and protection of capital and the resolution of disputes. Our clients include many of the world's leading financial institutions, international corporations, asset managers and institutional investors. We are routinely instructed to work alongside the world's pre-eminent legal, accounting and financial services firms. We have an outstanding reputation for integrity and professional ethics, underpinned by a strong risk management culture. Find out more: mourant.com

Mourant, an international professional services firm with law at its core, has strengthened its Dispute Resolution practice with the hire of distinguished Guernsey litigator, John Greenfield.   After five years' practising in England (undertaking both criminal defence and civil litigation), at the beginning of his career, John moved to Guernsey in 1980 to work for an international merchant bank. Following this, he joined a leading Guernsey law firm and, the same year, qualified as a notary public and was called to the Guernsey Bar. He was subsequently elected as head of the Guernsey Bar in 2008 and re-elected to the role in 2010. John's specialisms span the full range of major litigation and advocacy work, including asset tracing, multi-jurisdictional disputes, and commercial and trust litigation. He has been involved in some of the most significant litigation cases before the Royal Court of Guernsey and the Guernsey Court of Appeal, and is one of the few Guernsey advocates to have appeared as counsel before the Privy Council. Notably, John was a member of the committee which completely overhauled Guernsey's civil procedure in 2008. John is also the founding member of FraudNet, a body of the world’s leading fraud lawyers established by the International Chamber of Commerce. John has been ranked in Chambers and Partners for over 20 years, and currently holds the ranking of 'Senior Statesperson' in Offshore: Dispute Resolution. In Legal 500 UK 2025, John is named in the Hall of Fame, a prestigious ranking which recognises lawyers who are at the top of their field for their long-standing involvement in market-leading work. Commenting on his appointment, John said: "Mourant is going through a pivotal moment in its growth, and it's a very exciting time to be joining the firm. Mourant's Guernsey Dispute Resolution practice has an indomitable reputation in the region and I look forward to working closely with my new colleagues and drawing on my expertise to add value to our clients." Head of the Guernsey Dispute Resolution team, Abel Lyall, added: "John is a highly experienced and impressive litigator and it’s a huge honour to welcome him to our firm. He has an impeccable reputation and will greatly enhance the breadth and scope of our litigation offering." John's appointment is the latest high-profile hire for Mourant. Former Kirkland & Ellis Partner, Brad Hillson, was appointed Global Head of Private Capital in May, with  Tom Grogan (previously Head of Emerging Technology at Mishcon de Reya) joining as Chief Transformation Officer the following month (June 2025).

Mourant, a law firm-led professional services business, has moved up the rankings to number 25 in Global Restructuring Review’s (GRR) 'GRR 30', an annual list of the world's leading cross-border restructuring and insolvency practices. The GRR 30 rankings are based on a mix of quantitative and qualitative factors: the volume, value, and complexity of cross-border restructuring and insolvency cases handled by firms during the research period; the significance and innovation of those matters; the firm's global reach and team strength; client feedback and reputation; and consistency in past performance. Nicholas Fox, Head of Mourant's Restructuring and Insolvency practice based in Mourant's Cayman Islands office, said: "It’s a privilege to lead our Restructuring and Insolvency team at such an exciting time for Mourant. Being ranked by GRR among the world’s top firms is a testament to the strength of our global platform and collaborative approach, which enables us to deliver innovative solutions to our clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters." Further to the firm's placement in the GRR 30, Mourant was recently recognised with a shortlisting in the 'Offshore firm of the year' category at the GRR Awards 2025, which celebrates the standout individuals and practices in the global restructuring community which have made a significant impact over the past year. Mourant has also been recognised with a shortlisting in the 'Offshore firm of the year' category at the prestigious Lawyer European Awards 2025. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on 27 November 2025.   For further information please contact: Chloe Whittaker, External Communications and Content Manager: [email protected]   About Mourant Mourant is a law firm-led, professional services business with over 60 years' experience in the financial services sector. We advise on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg and provide specialist entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services. We are an international and globally-integrated firm with offices in a number of the world's leading international finance centres, including London and Hong Kong. Our business is intrinsically linked to the global economy and the capital flows that support it. We serve the needs of our clients in all major time zones, facilitating responsible cross-border finance and investment, the pooling and protection of capital and the resolution of disputes. Our clients include many of the world's leading financial institutions, international corporations, asset managers and institutional investors. We are routinely instructed to work alongside the world's pre-eminent legal, accounting and financial services firms. We have an outstanding reputation for integrity and professional ethics, underpinned by a strong risk management culture. Find out more: mourant.com

Mourant, an international professional services firm, has appointed Helen Wyatt as Managing Partner of its Guernsey office with effect from 1 August 2026. Helen will succeed John Lewis who has held the role since in September 2020 and will step down as his term in the role comes to end. John will continue as a Partner at the firm. Having first joined Mourant on a work experience placement before returning as a trainee in the legal practice, Helen has built her career at the firm over the last two decades, including a period in the Mourant London office. She subsequently returned to Guernsey, where she became a Partner in the Corporate team in 2016 and has established herself as a trusted adviser to clients across a broad range of complex transactions. Ranked as a 'Leading Partner' in Legal 500, Helen's work spans a wide range of corporate matters, including M&A, capital raisings and IPOs, investment structures, financings and wider corporate transactions, with a particular focus on financial regulation. Helen said: "I am delighted to accept the role of Guernsey Managing Partner and thank John for his sterling work and many achievements during his term. Our Guernsey practice continues to go from strength to strength as we add capabilities and experience, while also encouraging and nurturing new talent." "Guernsey continues to develop and innovate as a jurisdiction backed by a comprehensive professional service ecosystem and I look forward to embracing this exciting new challenge to drive the business forward." Ben Robins, Global Managing Partner, added: "John has provided trusted and valued leadership for a considerable period and we want to sincerely thank him for everything he has done. "Helen's appointment is a powerful example of our firm's commitment to nurturing talent and developing future leaders from within the business. She is a highly capable lawyer and excellent mentor, and we are excited to see her develop as she takes on this responsibility to lead the office into its next chapter." For further information please contact: Chloe Whittaker, External Communications and Content Manager: [email protected] About Mourant Mourant is an international professional services firm with over 60 years' experience in the financial services sector. We advise on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg and provide specialist entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services. We are an international and globally-integrated firm with offices in a number of the world's leading international finance centres, including London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Our business is intrinsically linked to the global economy and the capital flows that support it. We serve the needs of our clients in all major time zones, facilitating responsible cross-border finance and investment, the pooling and protection of capital and the resolution of disputes. Our clients include many of the world's leading financial institutions, international corporations, asset managers and institutional investors. We are routinely instructed to work alongside the world's pre-eminent legal, accounting and financial services firms. We have an outstanding reputation for integrity and professional ethics, underpinned by a strong risk management culture. Find out more: mourant.com  

Mourant, a law firm-led professional services business, is expanding its global Investment Funds team with the hire of Mariana Baptista, based in the firm's Singapore office. Mariana advises on a broad range of multi-jurisdictional transactions, with a particular focus on fund formation, structuring, and the exit and disposal of investments. She has extensive experience advising private fund sponsors on cross-border corporate, asset management, and regulatory matters across key sectors including private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure. Before joining Mourant, Mariana worked at Patria Investments in both New York and the Cayman Islands, GLP Capital Partners in Singapore, and Gávea Investments in Brazil. Commenting on her appointment, Mourant's Singapore Managing Partner, Craig Luton, said: "It's a pleasure to welcome Mariana to our team. Her appointment demonstrates our firm's commitment to hiring top talent and will significantly strengthen our global Investment Funds capabilities from our Singapore office." Mariana added: "I’m excited to join Mourant and contribute to the continued growth of the firm's top tier Funds practice. Mourant's global platform and collaborative culture provide an excellent opportunity to support clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters and help drive innovation in the funds space." Mourant opened its Singapore office in 2023, and entered the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific ranking tables in its first year of operation. In 2024, Mourant Governance Services Singapore was launched, complementing the firm's legal practice and bolstering its presence in the region by offering a comprehensive range of incorporation, company secretarial, board support and fiduciary services to Singapore, Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands entities.   For further information please contact:   Chloe Whittaker, External Communications and Content Manager: [email protected]   About Mourant Mourant is a law firm-led, professional services business with over 60 years' experience in the financial services sector. We advise on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg and provide specialist entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services. We are an international and globally-integrated firm with offices in a number of the world's leading international finance centres, including London and Hong Kong. Our business is intrinsically linked to the global economy and the capital flows that support it. We serve the needs of our clients in all major time zones, facilitating responsible cross-border finance and investment, the pooling and protection of capital and the resolution of disputes. Our clients include many of the world's leading financial institutions, international corporations, asset managers and institutional investors. We are routinely instructed to work alongside the world's pre-eminent legal, accounting and financial services firms. We have an outstanding reputation for integrity and professional ethics, underpinned by a strong risk management culture. Find out more: mourant.com  

Mourant, a law firm-led professional services business, has advised Acumen on all Guernsey legal aspects of the formation  of its new Guernsey impact fund – the Hardest to Reach (H2R) initiative – its first-of-a-kind blended finance strategy which aims to activate markets for clean and inclusive energy in Sub-Saharan Africa. Acumen is a global community of entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and social innovators working to break the cycle of poverty. This latest initiative, which has secured US$246.5 million in approved and committed capital, aims to achieve positive social and climate impact, while also generating financial returns for investors through supporting off-grid solar distribution into sub-Saharan Africa's underserved markets – helping achieve energy access for all. A diverse set of public and private institutions, including the Green Climate Fund, International Finance Corporation, Shinhan Bank, British International Investment, Soros Economic Development Fund, Nordic Development Fund, Signify Foundation, and ImpactAssets, joined forces to be part of this next chapter for the H2R initiative. Launched at COP28 in 2023, H2R represents Acumen's most ambitious energy effort to date. The initiative aims to reach nearly 70 million people across 17 countries, including 50 million first-time energy users in areas with some of the lowest electrification rates in the world. The Mourant team was led by Guernsey investment funds specialist, Frances Watson (Partner), supported by Alasdair McKenzie (Senior Associate) and Lauren Ingrouille (Associate). Commenting on the transaction, Frances said: "We're delighted to have supported Acumen on the successful launch of the Hardest to Reach initiative. This project demonstrates how innovative investment structures can drive meaningful social and climate impact, while also seeking to deliver a return for investors. "Our team's deep understanding of Guernsey’s regulatory landscape, combined with close collaboration with Acumen and our instructing onshore counsel, enabled the successful completion of this important transaction. We are proud to have played a part in advancing access to clean, affordable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa, and look forward to supporting further initiatives that create positive environmental change in the future."     For further information please contact: Chloe Whittaker, External Communications and Content Manager: [email protected] About Mourant Mourant is a law firm-led, professional services business with over 60 years' experience in the financial services sector. We advise on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg and provide specialist entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services. We are an international and globally-integrated firm with offices in a number of the world's leading international finance centres, including London and Hong Kong. Our business is intrinsically linked to the global economy and the capital flows that support it. We serve the needs of our clients in all major time zones, facilitating responsible cross-border finance and investment, the pooling and protection of capital and the resolution of disputes. Our clients include many of the world's leading financial institutions, international corporations, asset managers and institutional investors. We are routinely instructed to work alongside the world's pre-eminent legal, accounting and financial services firms. We have an outstanding reputation for integrity and professional ethics, underpinned by a strong risk management culture. Find out more: mourant.com

Mourant, a law firm-led professional services business, is pleased to announce the promotion of two new Partners in the Channel Islands. Guernsey employment and data protection law specialist, Rachel Guthrie, and Sam Malpass, a member of the Jersey Finance & Corporate team, have been promoted to Partner, effective from 1 March 2025. Rachel Guthrie has been with Mourant for 14 years and specialises in all areas of contentious and non-contentious employment and data protection law, advising both global and local companies. Sam Malpass joined the firm nearly a decade ago and advises many of the world’s leading financial institutions, private equity houses and corporates on a range of high value cross border transactions. Mourant CEO, Jonathan Rigby, commented: "Rachel and Sam are highly respected lawyers, with a reputation for delivering outstanding service and it is very pleasing to announce their promotion to Partner. Their appointments are testament to the high regard in which they are held by colleagues and clients alike and will help to ensure we continue to provide the best possible support to our clients as they navigate the fast-changing legal and regulatory landscape." Rachel Guthrie said: "I'm delighted to be joining the Partnership and look forward to continuing to work with colleagues across the firm to grow our employment and data protection law practice. Thank you to all of my colleagues who have helped and supported me during my time at Mourant." Sam Malpass added: "I’m thrilled to be joining the Partnership at such an exciting time for the firm. Mourant has provided an incredible platform for professional growth, and I look forward to contributing to our continued success." This development follows the recent news of the appointment of Lara Forte as a Partner in Mourant’s growing Luxembourg team. Lara, who specialises in investment funds and related regulatory work, joined the firm at the end of last month (February 2025). Lara Forte commented: "I'm excited to be part of Mourant and am already greatly enjoying working with colleagues across the firm. I look forward to continuing to support our clients with their Luxembourg investment management needs." Mourant remains committed to creating a culture of excellence, and these appointments reflect the firm’s ongoing focus on strengthening its leadership team to better serve clients worldwide. For further information please contact: Chloe Whittaker, Senior External Communications Executive: [email protected] About Mourant Mourant is a law firm-led, professional services business with over 60 years' experience in the financial services sector. We advise on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg and provide specialist entity management, governance, regulatory and consulting services. We are an international and globally-integrated firm with offices in a number of the world's leading international finance centres, including London, Singapore and Hong Kong. Our business is intrinsically linked to the global economy and the capital flows that support it. We serve the needs of our clients in all major time zones, facilitating responsible cross-border finance and investment, the pooling and protection of capital and the resolution of disputes. Our clients include many of the world's leading financial institutions, international corporations, asset managers and institutional investors. We are routinely instructed to work alongside the world's pre-eminent legal, accounting and financial services firms. We have an outstanding reputation for integrity and professional ethics, underpinned by a strong risk management culture. Find out more: mourant.com