Jersey Finance Funds Focus: London – March 2025

Stuart is an experienced director having held various global board positions for over 15 years and worked in financial services for 20+ years. He previously worked as a funds lawyer in London, the Caribbean and Jersey; he also qualified as a Chartered Director with the Institute of Directors. Before joining IQ-EQ, he worked for a global fund administration business. Initially he was a jurisdictional MD then joined the group management board leading the group’s international funds division. At IQ-EQ, he has worked in a number of roles and jurisdictions and supports clients with both fund structuring and servicing requirements. Stuart also has a particular focus on Digital Assets having supported clients with various structures since 2015, working with foundations, funds, ETFs and tokenization projects.

Sarah Townsend is a senior counsel in Walkers' Jersey Investment Funds & Corporate Practice Group, with more than 15 years' experience as an offshore lawyer, and advising on a range of funds, corporate and related regulatory matters. Her funds practice covers the establishment and restructuring of investment funds under Jersey law (including Jersey Private Funds, Jersey Expert Funds and Jersey Listed Funds), covering all asset classes and strategies. Sarah also advises on the establishment and licensing requirements applicable to fund managers, investment advisors and other service providers under Jersey's legal and regulatory regime. Chambers & Partners have recently recognised Sarah as an "Up and Coming" legal professional in their 2025 Fintech guide for Jersey, with respondents noting that she "provides clear, strategic advice tailored to our needs, ensuring that we are well-positioned to navigate any legal challenges".

Elliot re-joined Jersey Finance in November 2018 from Crestbridge where he managed their Management Company Services Group.

Elliot’s role is to help define Jersey’s product offering for funds as well as to oversee the strategy and execution of marketing Jersey as both a domicile and destination for Alternative Investment Managers and their funds.