Bedell Cristin—Tom Davies

Bedell Cristin has appointed Tom Davies as a partner in its London team after four years at the firm, with effect from 1 September.

Tom is a specialist in advising on Jersey structures in relation to overseas real estate investment, and has wide experience in the sale and purchase of Jersey asset holding structures and in general corporate and commercial transactions. He has 14 years’ experience in advising on Jersey law, working initially in Jersey, then for 12 years in London. He joined Bedell Cristin as a senior associate in 2013 from another leading Jersey law firm.

David Cadin, Managing Partner at Bedell Cristin, said: ‘Tom’s elevation to the partnership recognises his contribution to the business. His wide ranging expertise in specialist areas, commitment to client service and his exemplary client relationship skills are also hallmarks of the firm’s ethos across all the jurisdictions in which we operate.'

However, Tom is not the only one celebrating. The firm has announced a number of other promotions that take effect in September.

Donna Withers has been appointed head of Probate and Wills in the Jersey office. Will Austin Vautier (employment and financial services law), Amy Fairfoull (financial services law) and Natalie Harris (property) have been promoted to senior associate in Jersey, and Jasmin Semlitsch (litigation) is appointed a senior associate in Guernsey.

Jane Needham becomes an associate in the property team, Phil Kendall (financial services law) and Nicole Cox (Legal Aid) have been appointed legal assistants, David Panter has been appointed Financial Controller, and Ellie Cousins steps up to senior HR manager, all in the Jersey office.