Neal Lomax, head of Mourant du Feu & Jeune’s Cayman Islands office, commented: “We are delighted to welcome James to the partnership. Hiring talented lawyers who can contribute to the success of Mourant du Feu & Jeune in the Cayman Islands is a key part of the future growth strategy of the firm. I look forward to working closely with James on the development of our Cayman investment funds practice."
James Wauchope commented: “The profile of Mourant du Feu & Jeune’s Cayman Islands office has greatly increased over recent years as has the presence and reputation of its Cayman investment funds group. I am very excited to be joining such a strong legal team and look forward to working with so many high calibre lawyers in further developing the Cayman Islands practice.”
Jonathan Rigby, Managing Partner of Mourant du Feu & Jeune, said: "James is a very welcome addition to our global investment funds practice. Our Cayman funds team has had a very successful year and this strategic appointment confirms our commitment to the Cayman Islands and to the continued success of Mourant du Feu & Jeune’s Cayman team.”
Mourant du Feu & Jeune was recently crowned the “Overall Law Firm of the Year, Cayman” in the ACQ Finance Country Law Awards 2009 and was acknowledged in the Legal 500 directory as having "witnessed impressive growth" and being "one to watch" in the Cayman Islands.