New appointments strengthen Hawksford’s senior team

Wednesday 23 November 2016

Four associate directors have been appointed to strengthen the governance, private client and funds teams at Hawksford.

David Hart, Nicky Longmuir, Laura Le Meur and Keith McSorley have all joined the international, corporate, private client and funds business.

David Hart has worked in the financial services industry for 40 years, with his career experience spanning the insurance, private client and compliance sectors. As Associate Director of Hawksford’s risk, governance and compliance (RGC) team he will provide the RGC director with technical advice on regulatory matters and assist with the management of Hawksford’s 15-strong team of Jersey based compliance professionals.

Compliance specialist Nicky Longmuir has also been appointed an Associate Director within RGC. She is Hawksford’s MLRO and as part of her money laundering reporting duties, she is responsible for advising and supporting the company on the identification of suspicious activity.  

Laura Le Meur, who joined Hawksford as a trainee in 2007, is now an associate director in recognition of the significant technical expertise she brings to the private client team. She qualified as an English solicitor in 2010 after training with Jersey-based Nigel Harris & Partners. 

Keith McSorley, who has nearly 20 years’ industry experience, has joined Hawksford as Associate Director of funds. He joins from ABN AMRO and has held various roles at a number of high profile firms, including eight years as head of private equity fund administration at UBS Jersey. 

Michel van Leeuwen, Group Chief Executive said: "David, Nicky, Laura and Keith bring significant strength and depth to Hawksford’s compliance, private client and funds offerings. They are highly skilled professionals who bring robust experience to their respective teams and their associate director appointments are a reflection of the significant expertise they bring to Hawksford."