Mourant, a law firm-led professional services firm, has announced the appointment of financial services regulation specialist Manus Carvill as the new Associate Director of Mourant Consulting, its global specialist consulting business.
Manus (pictured) joins the fast-growing Mourant Consulting team based in the firm’s Guernsey office, which also includes Sally Rochester, who was appointed Director in September 2022. He brings with him a wealth of experience in financial services regulation, with particular expertise in the banking and insurance sectors.
Prior to joining Mourant Consulting, Manus held the role of Deputy Director of the Banking and Insurance Division at the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC). Whilst at the GFSC, he worked in banking and insurance policy and supervision, and headed up the authorisations unit.
Manus was project lead for the assessment of Guernsey by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and represented the GFSC on various international Sustainability bodies. As Deputy Director, he also sat on governance panels for policy and enforcement as well as complex or higher-impact licensees.
Mourant Consulting Managing Director, Mike Jones, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Manus to the team. His financial services regulation expertise and particular knowledge of the insurance sector complements our growing team here at Mourant Consulting.
“The wealth of knowledge and experience we hold within our team ensures we are able to offer a comprehensive service to support our clients in navigating the complex regulatory landscape, and prevent and detect any issues before they escalate.”
Sally Rochester added: “Manus’s regulatory expertise complements my broader risk and regulatory consulting experience and together we look forward to supporting our clients with our knowledgeable and commercially minded approach to risk management.”
Manus Carvill commented: “It is a pleasure to join the team at Mourant Consulting. I look forward to using my supervisory experience to support clients in their engagement with their regulators, as well as their broader risk and governance strategies.”
