Senior partner at Collas Crill to retire after 30 years with firm
COLLAS CRILL senior partner Chris Bound, pictured, has announced his retirement at the end of this year after 30 years with the law firm.
Raised in Guernsey, he read law at the University of Southampton before joining a London-based FTSE-listed group as their in-house counsel. On his return to Guernsey in 1988, he joined what was then Collas Day & Rowland and became an equity partner in 1992.
He headed up the strategy and management of the firm in 2003 and assumed the role of senior partner in 2009. His tenure at Collas Crill has seen the firm expand from 40 staff in a single jurisdiction to more than 220 in five international finance centres.
‘It has been a privilege to serve Collas Crill and our clients for three decades.
‘For me, long-term relationships are fundamental to the delivery of client service. It has been a fascinating time to work in law and help to lead this firm through such a period of spectacular growth,’ said Mr Bound, who will remain in his role as a director of Collas Crill Trust.
‘Collas Crill is in safe hands with our group managing partner, Jason Romer, at the helm supported by a superb team.’
Mr Bound’s diverse experience spans the corporate, fiduciary and real estate sectors. His expertise has been underlined by his involvement in every commercial development in Guernsey – whether for developer, tenant or funder, including involvement in the redevelopment of the States Market Building.
Away from real estate, he was involved in developing the protected cell company concept and the legislation surrounding this ground-breaking structure, which has been replicated around the world.
Mr Bound has also given back to the local community as a trustee of Les Cotils Trust for 10 years and latterly as a director of Les Bourgs Hospice. He played a key role in setting up and serving on the Guernsey Training Agency, bringing together the Guernsey Financial Services Commission, States of Guernsey and local industry.
‘Chris has a reputation for leaving no stone unturned in his approach which, combined with his stamina and determination, is a formidable combination for a lawyer. His calm demeanour, indisputable expertise and sheer depth of knowledge are the ingredients of a great legacy at Collas Crill,’ said Mr Romer.
