Jersey Finance: London Funds Masterclass- Distribution

Richard is a partner in the Jersey funds and investment structures team at Bedell Cristin. Based in Jersey he advises a broad range of managers on the establishment and ongoing operation of hedge funds, private equity funds and venture capital funds. He has a particular focus on private funds and is very experienced in the creation of novel investment structures, hybrid vehicles and joint ventures. Richard also advises fund services businesses and has a strong regulatory practice. He is sought after to advise on all areas of financial services regulation, data protection, international tax compliance (including economic substance) and the local AML/CFT regime. Richard has a background in corporate and commercial law and is often called upon to advise in relation to transactional work, particularly where it involves funds or other regulatory aspects. He is very experienced in dealing with the local regulator, the Jersey Financial Services Commission.

Stuart is an experienced director having held various global board positions for over 12 years and worked in financial services for 20+ years. He previously worked as a funds lawyer in the City and the Caribbean; he also qualified as a Chartered Director with the Institute of Directors.  He has previously worked for global fund administration businesses initially as jurisdictional MD then, as part of the group management board, leading the group’s international funds division. Stuart has a particular focus on real estate and fund structuring and has developed a specialist interest in digital assets. He is currently responsible for alternative assets at IQ-EQ Jersey and supporting the growth of the jurisdiction.

Steven joined the London office of Squire Patton Boggs in 2021 and heads the firm’s European fund formation team. Steven has broad experience in the private funds arena, acting for both managers and investors across a wide range of asset classes. Steven advises on all aspects of the formation, regulation and operation of private funds both in the UK and in other major fund domicile jurisdictions. Steven also has substantial experience advising in relation to funds related regulatory issues, notably the AIFMD, and has contributed towards a number of industry groups’ response to the consultation on AIFMD II.

Ged joined Nordic Capital Limited in January 2012. Ged is a qualified ACA and is based in Jersey where he is responsible for Fund Operations. This includes managing all the administration and coordinating the risk and compliance matters for the Nordic Capital Funds. Ged previously held senior roles within private equity finance functions including at HgCapital and Livingbridge. Ged holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting & Financial Management from the University of Sheffield.