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DentonsCounsel
Mar. 2022 - Apr. 2025George Town, Cayman IslandsThomas acted as Corporate/Funds Counsel in the Cayman Islands office of Dentons, the world's largest law firm. Drawing on his experience as a corporate/funds lawyer in the UK and the Cayman Islands, Thomas primarily advised Dentons clients in relation to the establishment, operation and regulation of investment funds. His practice there also spanned general corporate, commercial and private client matters (including Cayman Islands immigration issues such as Naturalisation, Permanent Residency, Status and Residency by Investment). Thomas also advised lenders in relation to subscription and NAV facilities extended to investment funds.
Centralis GroupAssistant Manager, Corporate Services
Dec. 2021George Town, Cayman IslandsThomas coordinates the establishment and maintenance of Cayman Islands corporate structures (including their compliance with applicable laws and regulations), develops and manages client relationships and provides professional directorship services. In particular, Centralis assists clients in filing their annual returns, beneficial ownership reports and economic substance notifications and filings.
Coastroad GroupPartner
Jan. 2020 - Oct. 2020Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands, Cayman IslandsAs a partner at Coastroad Group in the Cayman Islands, Thomas was part of the founding management team with a particular focus on legal and regulatory issues (including the provision of corporate services) and with responsibility for curating and developing new relationships within the private client and family office spaces.
Carey OlsenAssociate
Jan. 2016 - Jan. 2020Cayman IslandsThomas relocated to the Cayman Islands to work as an Associate in the Corporate team of Carey Olsen's Cayman Islands office. There he had a wide practice covering the establishment and operation of private equity and hedge funds, corporate mergers and acquisitions and general finance work, including subscription financing.
Ropes & Gray LLPAssociate
Jun. 2014 - Dec. 2015London, United KingdomThomas worked in the Private Investment Funds group in Ropes & Gray's London office. Thomas has experience acting for both fund sponsors and investors in the private equity fund space, particularly in relation to the formation of funds (including marketing under AIFMD and National Private Placement Regimes), fund document negotiation and managing primary investments into funds. Thomas' acted for Crescent Capital Partners in relation to the establishment and fund raising of Crescent Capital Partners V (AUD625m) - a buyout fund focusing on the APAC region.
Reed Smith LLPAssociate
Jul. 2013 - Jun. 2014London, United KingdomThomas worked as an Associate in the Investment Funds and Real Estate Private Equity team, part of Reed Smith's Financial Industry Group. He advised clients in relation to matters involving joint venture structures, corporate acquisitions and disposals.
The Midtown Business Club Young Professionals Network (MBC YPN)Deputy Chairperson
Sep. 2011 - May. 2013London, United KingdomThe MBC YPN is intended as a forum in which junior professionals can learn and practise networking skills and develop business ties at an early stage in their careers. Its agenda is designed to accelerate the wider Midtown Business Club’s objectives and vision for the area. Meeting bi-monthly, members can expect to attend varied presentations and social events aimed at supporting and encouraging their confidence and professional development. Networking is an invaluable business skill and a critical component in any professional’s toolkit for career success. The ability to communicate effectively, build and nurture relationships and expand a network is essential in today’s business world both for professional development and career advancement. As Deputy Chairperson, Thomas' role involved the co-ordination of MBC YPN activities and initiatives, supporting the Chairperson at events and presentations and reporting to meetings of the MBC YPN Committee. Thomas helped to found the group while working as a Trainee Solicitor for Speechly Bircham LLP and was proud to remain fully involved past qualification, before stepping down to allow other junior professionals to take the group forward.
Speechly BirchamTrainee Solicitor / Solicitor
Sep. 2010 - Jul. 2013London, United KingdomThomas joined Speechlys as a Trainee Solicitor in September 2010 and completed training seats in the following areas: Private Client (onshore/offshore); Construction & Engineering (Contentious); Financial Services; Corporate Recovery and Restructuring. In addition to his fee-earning role, Thomas co-ordinated trainees' involvement in Speechlys' innovative CSR programme. Upon qualifying as a Solicitor in September 2012, Thomas joined the Financial Services Group, advising clients on all aspects of regulatory law, including contentious and non-contentious matters, business restructuring and private wealth and private banking. In particular Thomas advised a range of clients in relation to issues arising in connection with the special administration of MF Global UK Limited (including client categorisation and the interpretation of the FCA's CASS rules) and assisted several US trading operations to set up UK bases, including guidance on FCA applications for Part IV permission and advice on corporate structuring and staff incentivisation.
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