Camille Hordeaux
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Camille Hordeaux
Director, Private Wealth | Intertrust Group
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
Guernsey - International trust and estate planning and management
RECOMMENDED SPECIALISMS
Multi-national families
TOP AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Family governance and generational transition, multi-national families and multi-asset class structures.
CROSS-BORDER CLIENT EXPERIENCE IN
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
The pandemic has been a great leveller, and has brought us closer to our clients. We’ve all had more time to speak to each other and share personal experiences. I think we will come out of the current situation with more personal and deeper relationships.
How did you get into private client?
In my career, this has meant moving away from “standard structures” (I dislike that term and concept in the Private Wealth sphere!) and becoming the go-to person for bespoke solutions. By natural extension, this has given me the opportunity to get involved with UHNW families and their advisors.
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
Get to know the clients and understand their needs, then think about the structure. Not the other way around – that’s a common mistake
What is your favourite quote?
The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
When the restaurants reopen, where would you like to go?
I can’t wait to go back to Octopus in Guernsey, or any of the Relais de Venise restaurants in London!
Natasha Kapp
Natasha Kapp
Partner | Carey Olsen
OFFICE LOCATIONJURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
South Africa
Guernsey
England and Wales (not practising)
TOP AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Trusts and Private Wealth
Family Office
Trust Litigation
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
I advised on and represented a high profile private client in respect of the rectification of a trust set up as part of his pre US residency planning and which had failed to meet the requirements to qualify as a foreign non grantor trust with very substantial tax consequences in excess of $50million for the client. We were successful in pushing the boundaries and reframing the approach to rectification resulting in a successful rectification with retrospective effect giving effect to the client’s original intention and avoiding the adverse tax consequences. I have been advising on the establishment of a philanthropic foundation to support the empowerment of women in the developing world through the use of technology and I have also been advising a family office in connection with social impact investments in biotech and health technology. I have advised and assisted in the restructuring and redomiciliation of a private trust company and more than 50 underlying companies holding assets in excess of 5bn across 5 jurisdictions to Guernsey.
How did you get into private client?
I moved to Guernsey 12 years ago and joined Carey Olsen’s fiduciary team who already had a market leading practice advising private clients and professional trustees. I have assisted in growing the practice in particular in the region of family offices and have built up strong relationships with trust professionals both on and off island and have the privilege of being trusted adviser to many of them.
Do you have any outside interests or hobbies?
I enjoy playing tennis whenever workloads and family commitments allow. Travel and food adventures.
When the restaurants reopen, where would you like to go?
Italy.
Catherine Moore
Catherine Moore
Partner | Ogier
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
Guernsey
England and Wales (non-practising)
TOP AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Trusts and Estate Planning
Foundations
Asset Protection
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
Completing a large, complex trust restructuring that had been in the planning stages for a number of years. It was the culmination of a busy year at the end of which I was promoted to Counsel which I was very proud of.
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
Focus on doing what interests you and do it to the best of your ability – do not compare yourself to others – just work hard and be yourself!
What is your favourite quote?
Focus on doing what interests you and do it to the best of your ability – do not compare yourself to others – just work hard and be yourself!
Lisa Vizia
Lisa Vizia
Director | Saffery Champness
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
Guernsey
Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) since 1997
Institute of Directors (IoD)
I am based in Guernsey so have expertise in Guernsey and Cayman trusts, foundations and companies, however I administer and act as Trustee and Director of trusts and companies from multi-jurisdictions so I have expertise in several other jurisdictions, predominantly in relation to Cayman Law Trusts and Cayman Companies as well as companies in Bermuda, BVI, Bahamas amongst others.
I also predominantly work with Middle Eastern Families in relation to client jurisdictions and also with some Russian Families.
TOP AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Working with Family Offices/being trusted adviser
Middle East structures/ Shari’a Law understanding
Non-standard assets and investments
RECOMMENDED SPECIALISMS
Exotic Assets
Multi-National Families
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
Acting as Trustee in securing a Blessing from the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands for a Momentous Decision for the distribution of high value and complex trust assets under Shari'a Law to the Settlor's named heirs who formed part of a wider beneficial class of beneficiaries - AA v. BB & Colin Shaw (as amicus curiae). Chief Justice Smellie noted that 'The Trustee has arrived not simply at a rational decision, but one which follows very careful, deliberation and inquiry....an approach which may be described as a "textbook" approach to the issues.'
How did you get into private client?
I have worked in the fiduciary industry in Guernsey since 1986 and been fortunate to work on very large family structures throughout my career
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
Work hard. Love what you do with passion and enthusiasm to progress. Take advantage of all development opportunities. I have worked with great people and my advice would be to surround yourself with excellence. Asking for help and learning from mistakes is a strength not a weakness.
What is your favourite quote?
“Treat others how you want to be treated.”
Do you have any outside interests or hobbies?
Horse-riding, sunny holidays, reading and spending time with my family.
When the restaurants reopen, where would you like to go?
Hook in Guernsey, a fabulous sushi restaurant
Neil Hoolahan
Neil Hoolahan
Director | Grant Thornton
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
United Kingdom
Guernsey
RECOMMENDED SPECIALISMS
Tax Advisory
Trusts
Paul Hodgson
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Paul Hodgson
Deputy Group Head of Trust, Guernsey | Butterfield Trust
JURISDICTION
United Kingdom
Guernsey
RECOMMENDED SPECIALISMS
Multi-National Families
Simple Structures
Exotic Assets
TOP 3 AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Fiduciary services, wealth structuring, private wealth management.
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
Bringing the Villa d’Este to the homes of the private client community during the pandemic, in hosting our Butterfield X David Sanger webinar series. The political topics David touched upon were very timely and spoke to a diverse audience.
How did you get into private client?
Strangely enough, through insolvency. I previously had a career as an insolvency practitioner with KPMG. When I arrived in Guernsey, I needed a change and I’ve been with Butterfield ever since.
Do you have any outside interests or hobbies?
Open-water long distance swimming.
When the restaurants reopen, where would you like to go?
I would like to repeat the lunch Butterfield had at Smiths of Smithfield with Mr. Zirinis and Ms. Maurice in 2018. It seems like a lifetime ago now…
Nick Ford
Nick Ford
Director, Trust & Corporate Services | Moore Stephens
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
Guernsey
TOP 3 AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Establishment and administration of Trusts
Foundations and Corporate vehicles, including complex and multi-jurisdictional structures
Family office services
RECOMMENDED SPECIALISMS
Exotic Assets
Multi-National Families
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
Exploring new business opportunities and building new client and professional relationships (having joined Moore Stephens in 2018).
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
Nothing is out of reach if you dedicate enough time to what you want to achieve. Set small targets but with a larger / ultimate goal in mind, in order to help maintain focus along the way.
What sets you apart from your peers?
Being approachable and taking the time to listen.
What is your favourite quote?
There is nothing permanent except change.
Rupert Morris
Rupert Morris
Partner | Walkers
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
Guernsey
England and Wales
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
Using the statutory Saunders v Vautier provisions in Guernsey to collapse an investment trust structure in circumstances where a power to add beneficiaries existed. Not only did the case provide welcome clarification of statute but it also posed questions on the wider interpretation of the common law 'rule' of relevance to other common law jurisdictions.
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
Be responsive. Your technical ability will be quickly forgotten if you cannot deliver on the client's objectives promptly and efficiently.
What is your favourite quote?
"Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." (The Princess Bride)
Elaine Gray
Elaine Gray
Partner | Carey Olsen
JURISDICTIONS QUALIFIED IN
England and Wales
Scotland
Cayman Islands
Guernsey
TOP AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Litigation
Regulatory
Employment
What has been the highlight of your practice over the past 12 months?
A lengthy hearing relating to whether or not Guernsey recognises the rule against reflective loss and, if so, whether or not it applies within the trust context.
How did you get into private client?
My first involvement came via trust litigation whilst working in the Cayman Islands on the Esteem and Jahre litigations.
What advice would you give rising stars/new lawyers in the private client world?
There is no substitute for taking the time to get to know and understand your client's drivers in any given situation: only then will you really be able to move matters forward.
What is your favourite quote?
“You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.”
Do you have any outside interests or hobbies?
I am President of Guernsey's Chamber of Commerce and a part-time lecturer on Civil Litigation for the Guernsey Bar.
When the restaurants reopen, where would you like to go?
Pier 17, Guernsey .