Carey Olsen partner Robert Milner appointed as Commissioner of Jersey Financial Services Commission

Robert is one of Jersey's leading funds lawyers and a longstanding contributor to Jersey's financial services industry.  He has played a significant role in shaping local law and regulation through his work with the Jersey Funds Association and a number of industry working groups over the last decade. At Carey Olsen, Robert acts for a wide range of boutique and institutional fund managers and has extensive experience in establishing all types of Jersey funds. He also has particular expertise in establishing fund manager vehicles and structures, Jersey Property Unit Trusts (JPUTs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).

Robert was appointed to the JFSC alongside Lynn Cleary, former managing director of RBS International and current non-executive director of Foresight Group and Ports of Jersey.

Commenting on his appointment, Robert said: “Having spent many years working with the JFSC in a professional capacity at Carey Olsen, it is a privilege to join the organisation as a Commissioner. I'm looking forward to contributing to the JFSC's work in a way that supports the continued development of Jersey's financial services sector."

The JFSC is the regulator for financial services in Jersey, responsible for supervising, regulating and developing the island's financial services industry. Made up of finance industry practitioners, consumers and public representatives, the JFSC Board of Commissioners is responsible for setting the JFSC's strategic objectives, overseeing its financial performance and exercising statutory and regulatory powers.