Mourant has appointed Tom Fothergill as partner in its Jersey finance and corporate practice, effective 1 October 2025. His promotion increases the number of specialist regulatory partners in Jersey to five and further enhances the firm’s integrated legal and consulting offering, which helps clients manage governance, risk and compliance challenges.
Fothergill joined the firm in 2023 and has played a key role in expanding Mourant’s regulatory capabilities. He advises clients on Jersey’s financial services and anti-money laundering framework, proceeds of crime legislation, and compliance requirements for new business establishment. His work also covers cross-border services, restructurings and beneficial ownership reporting. ‘Tom has already made a valuable contribution to the firm and our clients, and this appointment reflects his commitment and impact,’ said CEO Jonathan Rigby.
Before Mourant, Fothergill practised at two other leading offshore firms and served as lead policy adviser for financial services, digital economy and financial crime at the Government of Jersey. Earlier in his career, he was an officer in the British Army. Reflecting on his promotion, he said: ‘I’m honoured to be appointed partner at Mourant and proud to be part of a firm which is committed to supporting clients through the constantly evolving regulatory landscape.’
The appointment comes during a year of significant growth for Mourant, which has made several partner promotions and strategic hires across its global offices, including the addition of former Kirkland & Ellis partner Brad Hillson as global head of private capital, Guernsey litigator John Greenfield, and Cayman corporate partner Tom McLaughlin. Fothergill added: ‘Since joining the firm, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside talented colleagues and contributing to the growth of our specialist regulatory team. I look forward to continuing on this journey and helping shape the future of our Jersey finance and corporate offering.’
