Mr Cousins; a corporate lawyer specialising in investment funds, advises clients on various aspects of asset management, including hedge funds and other alternative investments, whilst Mr Garner; a member of the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice, advises on complex commercial matters, including contentious trust issues, contractual disputes, and insolvency.

Mourant’s Managing Partner, John Lewis congratulated both lawyers on their achievement and highlighted their contributions to the firm.

“We are delighted to congratulate Alex and James on their success at becoming Advocates of the Royal Court of Guernsey,” he said. “I am well aware of the months of commitment and hard work that went into achieving this success.

“Alex and James are huge assets to our Guernsey office and both have bright futures ahead of them at Mourant.”

Pictured top (l-r): James Cousins and Alex Garner.