Mourant

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, a law firm-led professional services business, is expanding its global investment funds offering with the hire of a partner from Kirkland & Ellis. Brad Hillson joins Mourant as Global Head of Private Capital and will drive the firm's private capital practice which includes services provided in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Singapore and the UK. Brad's practice spans all aspects of investment funds with a particular focus on fund formation and structuring, reorganisations, and cross-border transactions. He has notable experience advising sponsors on global carried interest arrangements and other complex incentive programmes. Brad has advised leading private equity sponsors including Ares, Bridgepoint, BC Partners, EQT, GLP Capital Partners, IK Investment Partners, KKR, Montagu and Summit Partners. Notably, Brad recently advised long-standing client, GLP Capital Partners Limited, on the US$3.7 billion sale of its international business to Ares Management Corporation. Commenting on the appointment, Mourant CEO, Jonathan Rigby, said: "We are delighted to welcome Brad to Mourant. He has a stellar reputation in the market for delivering exceptional service to many of the world's leading private equity firms. Brad's global practice will bolster our position as a market leader in cross-border investment fund services, enable us to continue to provide a top-tier funds offering to our clients, and further expand the depth and breadth of our leadership team." Global Co-Head of Investment Funds, Alex Last, commented: "Brad brings a wealth of commercial and highly technical experience to our investment funds group. His practice, which spans the US, Europe, and Asia, is squarely aligned with the continued expansion of our funds offering and he brings highly sought-after experience of advising on some of the world's largest and most complex investment fund transactions. This level of expertise will no doubt be a huge asset to Mourant." Brad Hillson added: "Mourant's market leading multi-jurisdictional investment funds platform is exceptional in its breadth and depth and the client response to what we're building here has been overwhelmingly positive. We're growing an elite offshore investments funds legal practice with seamless access to top-tier fund administration and governance services. I'm thrilled to join the leadership team at Mourant and privileged to continue to work with many of the world's leading private equity firms." Mourant's global Investment Funds group continues to lead the market, earning notable rankings across the leading legal directories and consistent recognition in the Monterey Fund Report – an independent research company that provides comprehensive statistical analysis of the fund industries in Jersey, Guernsey, Ireland, Luxembourg, and the UK.   For further information please contact: Zara Raymond, Marketing 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, 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, has been recognised by China Business Law Journal in its 'Deals of the Year' for 2024. Each year, the China Business Law Journal announces its annual roundup of the top deals that stood out from a vast submission database of Chinese and international law firms. This is supported by independent observation and coverage of China’s legal market, with the journal considering factors including overall significance, complexity, innovation and deal size. Mourant's winning deal involved acting as BVI legal counsel to Hollysys Automation Technologies (Hollysys) on its US$1.66 billion privatisation by Hong Kong-based private equity firm Ascendent Capital Partners. The completion of the privatisation was announced on 25 July 2024 following the 11 December 2023 acquisition plan announcement. This deal was also shortlisted for 'M&A Deal of the Year' at the ALB China Law Awards 2024. Asia Managing Partner and Practice Leader of the Hong Kong Corporate and Investment Funds team, Paul Christopher, and Corporate Partner, Jessica Lee, led the deal for Mourant, working closely with Hong Kong Senior Associate Jesslyn Leung. Deutsche Bank AG, Davis Polk & Wardwell and Haiwen & Partners also advised Hollysys on the transaction. Paul Christopher commented: "We're delighted to have been recognised by the China Business Law Journal for working on one of the top deals of 2024. This particular privatisation was complex in nature and required seamless collaboration across practices and time zones to achieve a successful outcome for both Hollysys and Ascendent Capital Partners." -ENDS- Notes to Editors 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

Mourant, an international professional services firm with law at its core, is further strengthening its leadership team with the appointment of Tom Grogan as Chief Transformation Officer. Tom joins Mourant from Mishcon de Reya, where he was labelled the 'Tech Guru' by leading legal publication The Lawyer. At Mishcon, he played a pivotal role in business transformation, digital strategy and innovation as Head of Emerging Technology, alongside leading its consultancy arm as divisional Chief Executive Officer. With extensive expertise in operational strategy, process optimisation and AI-driven innovation, Tom has led high-impact transformation initiatives across legal, financial and retail sectors. Tom was one of just 19 advisors globally identified by Lexology Index as a Global Elite Thought Leader for FinTech and Blockchain in 2024. As Chief Transformation Officer, Tom will work closely with Mourant’s leadership team to accelerate the business’s digital innovation, enhancing operational effectiveness, and driving strategic change. Tom has worked extensively on leveraging technology to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, helping businesses integrate sustainability into their operational strategies. His appointment reflects Mourant’s commitment to harnessing technology for sustainable growth. Jonathan Rigby, CEO at Mourant, said: "It's a pleasure to welcome Tom to Mourant. Tom’s appointment emphasises our reputation as an employer of choice and highlights the strength of our vision. His expertise in transformation and digital innovation, as well as his passion for sustainability and ESG-driven solutions, will be instrumental as we continue to evolve our firm and position ourselves for long-term success." Commenting on his appointment, Tom said: "I'm delighted to be joining Mourant's ambitious and forward-thinking leadership team at such a pivotal moment in its growth. We are looking to carve out a uniquely valuable proposition for our clients around the world. I look forward to embracing this exciting opportunity to drive meaningful transformation and innovation." This latest appointment follows a series of high-profile hires at Mourant, including former Kirkland & Ellis Partner Brad Hillson, who joined as Global Head of Private Capital in May 2025. -ENDS-   Notes to Editors 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, 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