Leading legal and governance services firm Mourant has promoted Neil McCarroll to Partner from Counsel on 1 February in the Jersey Finance & Corporate practice.

He has a particular focus on corporate and M&A work, having led on a number of company sales and acquisitions for Jersey and international clients.

Mourant Head of the Jersey Finance and Corporate practice, Gareth Rigby said: "As a firm, we are committed to developing our talent, so I'm extremely happy to announce the promotion of Neil whose outstanding legal skills and leadership capabilities has been rightly recognised. I know that he will continue to deliver great results for our clients and the firm".

Neil added "I am pleased to have the opportunity to continue contributing to the ongoing growth and success of the firm. We act for some of the most significant and interesting businesses in the offshore area and I very much look forward to building on this and continuing to provide them with excellent client service".

The firm has appointed three partners across the firm this year. In addition to Neil McCarroll's appointment, Gillian Kennedy-Smith joins the firm from Mills & Reeve as partner in its ITPC practice in Guernsey, and Ian Montgomery will lead the firm's Corporate & Finance practice in BVI.