Senior lawyer returns to BVI to head Collas Crill office

Wednesday 12 September 2018

Offshore law firm Collas Crill has appointed partner Ian Montgomery as its new Head of Corporate, Finance and Funds in its British Virgin Islands office.

Mr Montgomery, who qualified as a solicitor in Scotland in 2008, was admitted as a solicitor in the BVI in 2014.

Prior to joining Collas Crill, he worked for Mourant Ozannes in Jersey, as well as for Harney Westwood & Riegels in the BVI and Pinsent Masons in London. 

Within Collas Crill’s Jersey office, Mr Montgomery advised financial institutions, public and private businesses, individuals and funds on all aspects of commercial law from both a Jersey and BVI perspective.

Gerard St. C. Farara QC, Collas Crill BVI Senior Partner, said: “To have a lawyer of Ian’s calibre heading up our corporate, finance and funds team is a huge asset. We’re committed to building our commercial activities here in BVI and supporting the region’s recovery, Ian’s appointment is a huge testament to that.

“We are proud to have developed a reputation as a leading law firm and Ian’s drive and technical knowledge will help us to deliver the professional expertise and high level of service our clients have come to expect from us.”

Mr Montgomery said: "I’m delighted to be returning to the BVI and am looking forward to playing a fundamental role in Collas Crill’s continued growth. “It's a fantastic opportunity to drive the commercial team forward and grow the firm’s reputation as it looks to develop its presence in the area. Collas Crill is focused on aiding the jurisdiction’s recovery post-Irma and I’m proud to be part of that commitment."