Mourant Further Strengthens Market-Leading Regulatory Offering

Mourant, a law firm-led professional services business, has announced the appointment of Tom Fothergill as Partner in its Jersey Finance and Corporate practice, effective 1 October 2025.

Tom’s appointment brings the number of Mourant’s specialist regulatory partners in Jersey to five. The firm’s legal team works hand-in-hand with Mourant Consulting, which provides strategic regulatory insight to help clients proactively manage governance, risk and compliance challenges, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations and fostering confidence with regulators.

Since joining Mourant in 2023, Tom has been instrumental in strengthening the firm’s specialist Regulatory team. He has extensive experience with Jersey’s financial services and anti-money laundering framework, including proceeds of crime legislation, and supports clients in establishing new businesses, navigating regulatory requirements, and managing compliance. Tom’s expertise also spans cross-border services, restructurings, and beneficial ownership/controller reporting and approval requirements.

Prior to joining Mourant, Tom practised at two other leading offshore law firms in Jersey and worked for the Government of Jersey as the Lead Policy Adviser for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Financial Crime. Before embarking on his legal career, Tom served as an officer in the British Army.

Commenting on the appointment, Mourant CEO, Jonathan Rigby, said:

“Tom has already made a valuable contribution to the firm and our clients, and this appointment reflects his commitment and impact. We’re delighted to welcome him to our wider leadership group and wish him every success in the role.”

Tom added:

“I’m honoured to be appointed Partner at Mourant and proud to be part of a firm which is committed to supporting clients through the constantly evolving regulatory landscape. Since joining the firm, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside talented colleagues and contributing to the growth of our specialist Regulatory team. I look forward to continuing on this journey and helping shape the future of our Jersey finance and corporate offering.”

Earlier this year, Mourant celebrated several partner appointments across its Luxembourg, Jersey, and Guernsey offices. The firm has also welcomed a number of significant new hires throughout 2025, including former Kirkland & Ellis Partner, Brad Hillson, who was appointed Global Head of Private Capital in May, experienced Guernsey litigator, John Greenfield, and Cayman Corporate Partner, Tom McLaughlin.