FBI agent behind 'Wolf of Wall Street' investigation to speak at local trusts forum

Friday 09 March 2018

The FBI Special Agent behind the criminal investigation of 'Wolf of Wall Street' Jordan Belfort is to speak at the Mourant Ozannes Jersey Trusts Forum.

Former agent Gregory Coleman will share his insights at the event on 22 March at L'Horizon Hotel & Spa.

The day-long Butterfield-trust sponsored forum will bring together professionals from across the private wealth sector.

Lawyers from Mourant Ozannes' International Trusts and Private Client team will be joined by global experts to debate key issues facing trusts and trustees. The topics covered will include tax changes in the UK and US in relation to the international market, settlor control in light of the Pugachev decision, and dealing with fraud and asset tracing for trusts.

Edward Devenport, Partner and Head of International Trusts and Private Clients, said: "We are pleased to introduce the first of our Trusts Forums for 2018 to our fiduciary community which will bring together leading specialists to debate key issues affecting the industry. Our line-up of speakers and fascinating keynote speaker will share their insights on the current market, so it promises to give attendees some insights as well as practical advice to take back to their own organisations."

Alongside Mr Coleman, the Forum will welcome key speakers including:

• David Adler (Bryan Cave)
• Alan Binnington (Royal Bank of Canada)
• Edward Buckland (LGL Trustees Ltd)
• Nicholas Harries (Macfarlanes)
• Nick Holland (McDermott Will & Emery)
• Lorraine Jeffery (Bircham Dyson Bell)
• Nicole Mann (McDermot Will & Emery)
• Clare Maurice, Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP)
• Jenny McKeown (Stephenson Harwood)
• Jonathan Riley (Michelmores LLP)
• Julia Rosenbloom (Smith & Williamson)
• Peter Steen (Mischon de Reya)
• Lisa Springate (Jersey Finance)
• Mona Vaswani (Allen & Overy)
• Julian Washington (Royal Bank of Canada)
• Richard Wilson QC (Serle Court)