Collas Crill

Collas Crill Singapore celebrates first birthday

Collas Crill's Singapore team is celebrating its first year in business, having launched there on 1 August 2011.

Named as the fastest growing law firm by The Lawyer, Collas Crill is the first and only Channel Islands law firm to open an office in Singapore offering Guernsey and Jersey legal services.

Current head of Collas Crill Singapore, Sean Cheong, moved from Guernsey to set up the Singapore office.

She said: "It's been a fantastic first year for us in Singapore. Opening the office in Singapore was strategically important for Collas Crill and our clients, and the Channel Islands offering has been extremely well received. Our first year has been a great success, and we've got a lot to celebrate, but we've got ongoing commitment to this region and were looking to the future with the expansion of our team in fiduciary, funds and corporate services."

Marcus Hinkley, Collas Crill's Guernsey based fiduciary expert, is moving to Singapore to lead the team in September. He is joined by new partner Leon Santos, a funds specialist.

Collas Crill managing partner Jason Romer said: "In our first year we have steadily increased the capabilities and strength of our offering in Singapore. Sean has done a fantastic job in establishing the Collas Crill office and brand in Singapore and the Asian region more widely. "

"Our growth in the region has been driven by client need and demand for Channel Island services. Marcus' move is another important next step for us in the Asia and a demonstration of our commitment to the region. His move is a major development which will ensure that we are able to further develop both our fiduciary and corporate/funds experience at a high level for our clients in Asia."

Sean Cheong will in due course return to the firm's practice in Guernsey but will retain her ties to Asia.

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