Mourant

St Peter Port·Professional Service

Part of Mourant (headquartered in Jersey, 22 Grenville Street, St Helier)

Standout

Oldest legal service · of 18 with a recorded founding year

Story

History dates back to 1842. In 2010 Mourant du Feu & Jeune merged with Guernsey firm Ozannes to form the current brand. Acquired Cayman firm Quin & Hampson in 2007. Hong Kong office opened 2012, Singapore office opened 2023.

Mourant is an international law firm-led professional services business operating in Guernsey as Mourant Ozannes (Guernsey) LLP from Royal Chambers, St Peter Port. GFSC-registered (ref 117), its practice covers banking and finance, corporate, funds, employment, trusts, litigation, insolvency, insurance, and entity management. The Guernsey history dates to Ozannes, founded 1842; the current brand emerged from a 2010 merger with Mourant du Feu and Jeune. Mourant operates across nine global jurisdictions with 920+ staff. —

Specialises in21

Each capability links to every business in the Baliwick that shares it.

Corporate, fiduciary & funds

Insolvency Asset protection & structuring Company administration Trust administration Family office services Company formation & incorporation Fund administration Company secretarial Directorship services Trustee services Registered office services

Pricing & termsFamily office principal · Hni individual · High net worth individuals · Fiduciary · Financial services · Corporate client ·

PeopleJohn Lewis (Partner and Managing Partner, Guernsey office) · Rachel Guthrie (Partner, Employment, Guernsey) · Hana Plsek (Key lawyer, Employment Law) · Charlotte Ward (Key lawyer, Employment Law) · +6 more

Legal

Known for

Corporate & commercial law Investment funds law Litigation

Also covers

Private client & trusts law Employment law Data protection

CredentialsEnglish Solicitor · Advocate Royal Court

Pricing & termsFinancial services · Corporate client · Institutional investor · Private equity sponsor · Technology, media telecommunications · Investment fund ·

Risk, regulatory & compliance

Regulatory compliance Governance advisory

Pricing & termsCorporate client · Regulated business · Public sector · Financial services · Private client

Accountancy & tax

Known for

Tax advisory & planning

Also covers

Bookkeeping

Pricing & termsFinancial services

Quick facts

Legal form: Partnership
Established: 1842 · 184 years
Years of experience: 60+
Coverage: Bailiwick Wide
Facilities: Accessible Entrance
Industries served: Regulated Business
Client focus: Ultra High Net Worth

People10

John Lewis — Partner and Managing Partner, Guernsey office
Rachel Guthrie — Partner, Employment, Guernsey
Hana Plsek — Key lawyer, Employment Law
Charlotte Ward — Key lawyer, Employment Law
John Rochester — Partner, Banking and Finance, Corporate/M&A, Restructuring and Insolvency
Abel Lyall — Partner, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Guernsey
Caroline Prow — Key contact, Governance Services, Guernsey
Paul Anderson — Key contact, Management Incentives and Employee Benefit Trust Services, Guernsey
Stephen McGrath — Key contact, Management Incentives and Employee Benefit Trust Services, Guernsey
Ed Fletcher — Global Managing Director

From their website

Original phrasing from their website — lines covered by a capability above appear within its card.

Banking & Finance
Insurance
Intellectual Property
Property
Consulting Services

Credentials

Qualifications

ICSA

Memberships & accreditations

Guernsey Chamber Of Commerce
Guernsey Finance

Awards & recognition

Law Firm of the Year (Guernsey) – Citywealth IFC Awards 2020
Ranked in Chambers and Partners
Legal 500
and IFLR
Offshore Law Firm of the Year – Chambers Europe 2017

Hours

Mon: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Tue: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Wed: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Contact

Phone: +44 1481 723466
Email: guernsey@mourant.com
Website: mourant.com
Social
Address: PO Box 186, Royal Chambers, St Julian's Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 4HP

History4

Key dates and recorded company events for Mourant.

2007—Acquired Cayman firm Quin & Hampson
2010—Merged with Guernsey firm Ozannes · Mourant du Feu & Jeune merged with Guernsey firm Ozannes to form the current brand.
2012—Opened Hong Kong office
2023—Opened Singapore office

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