CISX Update

New Issuers

The Channel Islands Stock Exchange LBG (“CISX”) announced on 14 October 2013 that it will not process new listing applications, until it has finalised its restructuring.  The extent of the proposed restructuring is not yet known, but it is not anticipated at this stage that the restructure will have any adverse impact on the international recognition presently enjoyed by the CISX. Read more

Hatstone Lawyers announces the appointment of Lizst Real as a Partner

Hatstone Lawyers are delighted to announce the appointment of Lizst Real as a partner. Lizst will be responsible for developing our South American practice and will head up our office in Panama.

Simon Vivian commented that:

“We warmly welcome Lizst to our partnership. Lizst is the second partner appointment in the last three months. She is one of the most promising corporate lawyers in Panama and will help us develop our business in South America.”

Lizst is a Panamanian lawyer specialising in corporate and commercial law, asset protection, wealth management, trusts and foundations.

Michael Shenkin named as one of 42 future leaders in Jersey’s private wealth industry

Michael Shenkin has today been named as one of the 42 future leaders in Jersey’s private wealth industry. The Jersey Future Leaders list has been created from a mix of submissions and feedback and recommendations from the global financial services industry.

Marcus Stone remarked that “Michael thoroughly deserves this listing. He is one of the most promising young lawyers in Jersey”.

LATAM STEP Conference – 10 & 11 October 2013

Hatstone Lawyers is one of the sponsors of the LATAM STEP Conference taking place in Montevideo, Uruguay. Delegates from Hatstone Lawyers include partners, Carl O’Shea and Hannes Botha.

Hatstone Lawyers now acts for five of the World’s top twenty banks

Hatstone Lawyers continues to grow its corporate and finance team. It now counts amongst its client base three of the world’s top ten banks and five of the world’s top 20 banks. The firm now regularly advises on a multitude of banking and capital markets transactions.

Marcus Stone, partner, remarked that “Such bench marks are used by the top law firms in Jersey as a performance indicator”.

Hatstone Lawyers appoints Hannes Botha as a partner

The partners of Hatstone Lawyers are delighted to announce the appointment of Hannes Botha as a partner.

Marcus Stone, one of the founding partners of Hatstone Lawyers, remarked: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Hannes Botha as a group partner. He is a first class lawyer and well respected by both clients and his peers”.

Hannes was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa in 2004. He has over nine years’ experience in both Jersey and South Africa and he has been instrumental in the establishment and growth of Hatstone Lawyers in South Africa.

International Finance Law Review 1000

Hatstone Lawyers has made its first entry in IFLR 1000 (Western Europe) for the first time in both Investment funds and Financial and corporate.

Marcus Stone remarked “it is great news that the firm is already being recognised as a significant firm in its home jurisdiction”.

Hatstone Lawyers announces the appointment of new Associate

Hatstone Lawyers are delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Wauchope. Stephen joins our Jersey office as an Associate. He is a practical, resolution focussed litigator who specialises in trust disputes, employment law, general commercial litigation and insurance risks (including health and safety law prosecutions, clinical negligence and data protection law breaches).

Partner Marcus Stone commented:

“Stephen is a welcome addition to our Jersey practice. Stephen has established himself amongst his peers and clients alike as a highly rated litigator. I look forward to working with him again”.

Stephen will head up our litigation practice in Jersey.