Collas Crill has appointed Ian Clark as Counsel and Celeste Aubee as Associate in its British Virgin Islands office, enhancing the firm’s corporate practice.
With more than 13 years of experience working as a funds and corporate lawyer for clients in Cayman, BVI and Jersey, Ian was most recently based in Singapore.
He advises on BVI and Cayman laws, with a practice focussed on all aspects of fund formation, structuring, and ongoing maintenance. He also advises asset management clients on their regulatory obligations, including AML, data protection, FATCA/CRS and economic substance.
Ian has a particular interest in digital assets and has assisted managers in this sector with fund formation and related regulatory applications.
Before joining Collas Crill, Celeste worked at international law firms in London and the BVI.
She advises clients on a broad range of corporate, regulatory and transactional matters in the BVI.
Celeste was admitted to the BVI Bar in 2024.
BVI Managing Partner, Ellie Crespi, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Ian and Celeste to the firm. Ian’s senior expertise in investment funds and digital assets is a valuable addition to our practice, particularly as clients continue to navigate increasingly complex regulatory and commercial issues. Celeste is a highly promising lawyer whose energy, diligence and enthusiasm will make her a strong contributor to the team.'
