Will Burnell

Office Location

Jersey

Short Biography

I am a Partner in Mourant's International Trusts and Private Client team in Jersey. I advise corporate, charitable and private clients from a range of jurisdictions on the creation, ongoing management and termination of British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Jersey trusts and other wealth and succession planning vehicles. I am qualified in Jersey, the BVI and England (non-practising).

What is your favorite restaurant to take a client or colleague to?

Zuma in Miami always offers a special experience.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?

It's not about what you know, it's about finding the answer when you don't know.

What was your first job?

Paper round.

What is the book you recommend to everyone?

I find myself recommending Edward St Aubyn's Patrick Melrose novels most often, although I'm not sure I could recommend them to everyone...

What changes do you expect to see in your practice over the next year?

I expect to see an increase in structures holding digital assets.