Inaugural Top 35 Under 35 list for Channel Islands published

Thursday 14 June 2018

The inaugural ‘Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35’ list has been published by eprivateclient, to identify, recognise, promote and introduce local rising stars.

The new initiative runs alongside the established UK and UK Crown Dependencies Top 35 Under 35, with the awards wholly nominated by clients and judged by senior members of PAM Insight’s editorial team.

The selection process for the list began with an open call for nominations from across the private wealth sector for young and upcoming stars within the private client advisory professions. 

Pictured: From left Sarah Farrow, Nichola Aldridge and Oliver Lindop.

Three lawyers from Carey Olsen's Jersey Office, Sarah Farrow, Nichola Aldridge and Oliver Lindop, were named in the list.

Siobhan Riley, partner and head of the trusts and private wealth group in Jersey, said: "We're absolutely thrilled that Sarah, Nichola and Oliver have been recognised by eprivateclient as being among the top young professionals working in the Channel Islands private client sector. Their hard work and dedication is not only appreciated by us as a firm, but also by our clients. We look forward to watching them build on this accolade as they develop their careers at Carey Olsen over the coming years."

Ben Schofield (above), a Senior Trust Officer at independent fiduciary and administration provider, VG, was also one of the names on the list. 

Simon Perchard, VG Director commented: “Ben’s professionalism, dedication and tenacity have consistently delighted his clients and I am thrilled to see this has been recognised in this nomination. The fact that these awards are voted for by clients makes them even more prestigious and he is a true credit to the team and the business.”

Mr Schofield added: “It is a great achievement to be nominated in the Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35 and one that I wasn’t expecting.  I always strive to work in the best interests of my clients, which makes being nominated even more special as it is a reflection on my core values which is to delight my clients and provide an excellent service.” 

Advocate Nicholas Le Quesne (above), partner of specialist family law firm, Corbett Le Quesne, also features among the 35 Under 35. Mr Le Quesne, an experienced English solicitor, Jersey Advocate and qualified collaborative lawyer, set up specialist family law firm Corbett Le Quesne with Advocate Barbara Corbett in November 2017 at the age of 34.  

Advocate Barbara Corbett commented: “We are very pleased that Nick’s achievements have been recognised by eprivateclient. As a specialist family lawyer Nick has shown through the quality of his work and service to his clients that this recognition is well deserved. In addition, becoming a named partner of a new and thriving firm shows his business acumen and ability to create something special while still young.”

Pictured: From left, Bethan Watts, Pierre Ali-Noor and Luke Gingell.

Three associates from Mourant Ozannes' Jersey office were listed as 'rising stars' within the private client advisory profession. 

Edward Devenport, Mourant Ozannes Partner and Head of International Trusts and Private Client, said: "Building trusted relationships is key in our industry and Chris, Luke, Pierre and Bethan's inclusion on the top 35 list demonstrates the high regard in which they are held by clients and their advisers, as well as their commercial judgement and impressive technical skills. We're delighted to congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition." 

Zaeem Youssouf (pictured above), who was recently to senior manager at EY, also features in the Top 35 under 35. 

Wendy Martin, EY’s Channel Islands Head of Tax, said; “Zaeem’s commitment to providing exceptionally high client service has earned the respect of clients and peers alike. I am delighted Zaeem has received this recognition for his hard work and dedication.”

28-year-old, Emily Collins, a manager of private wealth at Intertrust, was also named on the eprivateclient list. Ian Rumens, Global Head of Private Wealth at Intertrust, said: “I would like to congratulate Joe, Wayne, Paul and Emily on being recognised by eprivateclient as rising stars on the ‘Top 35 Under 35’ list. This achievement is well deserved as they are ambitious, dedicated and great problem solvers. They have achieved an impressive amount at a young age and they have bright futures ahead of them.”

Hawksford had seven members of staff, the most out of all companies listed, named in the 2018 list. This included (pictured from top left), Zara Campbell, Massimo D’Anna, Ryan Crawford, Charlotte Elliott, Melissa Morris, Laura Nevitt and Jennie Henderson Bell. 

Michel van Leeuwen, CEO of Hawksford, said: "I’m thrilled that seven of our people made the Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35 list. It’s a great achievement for the business to have this number of employees recognised in this way and a tribute to the exceptional people we have at Hawksford, who are some of the best young professionals in the industry.

"At Hawksford, we are committed to providing support, encouragement and advice to help employees achieve their full potential. Through continued learning and development, our highly qualified workforce is able to offer creative and pragmatic solutions for the long-term benefit of our clients. The seven people named on the Channel Islands Top 35 Under 35 list have already embarked on successful careers and they certainly have bright futures ahead of them.

Sean Kenny, Manager, Private Wealth Services at JTC also made it to the list.