Paul Lawrence

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Paul joined Belasko in 2019 to lead the transformation of Belasko into the Next Generation of Fiduciary and Fund administration partner.

His career spans over 30 years in Financial Services including banking, private wealth and private capital and covers multiple jurisdictions. He has significant experience leading teams supporting clients investing into illiquid assets, particularly Real Estate, Private Equity and Debt. Paul has held board positions for a number of Management Companies and asset holding vehicles, where he brings his experience and focus on strong governance to add value to client structures.

Paul Nayar

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Paul Nayar joined Belasko as Chief Financial & Operations Officer in January 2025, bringing over 30 years’ experience in the international finance industry. Paul has held senior leadership roles, including Group CFO at Crestbridge Group, where he led financial strategies driving significant growth and institutional investment. His career spans roles at PwC, RBSI International, Santander and Zedra showcasing his expertise in multi-jurisdictional operations for regulated funds, private client, corporate services and private banking businesses.

Based in Jersey, Paul is passionate about fostering innovation and operational excellence to support Belasko’s growth and client service goals. Outside work, he enjoys family time, sea swimming, racketball and hiking.

Adrian Franklin

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Adrian joined Belasko in 2020 to Head up Group Operations and drive forward the strategic priorities of the Group.

His experience has been across listed, private equity, partnerships and family owned businesses. He is a business transformation and project specialist with over 25 years experience in senior financial services roles covering change management, business operations, financial control and information technology.

Adrian is focused on working with businesses to implement strategic change and deliver sustainable solutions. He has significant experience in system implementations, acquisitions and mergers, delivering regulatory change, transitional services agreements, business outsourcing and global procedural control changes. He uses his wealth of operational experience to work effectively with senior stakeholders, bring the best out of his peer group and empower the functional teams he directs. Adrian has a Masters in Business Administration from Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.

Sandeep Lamba

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Sandeep joined Belasko in February 2024 to Head up Funds Operations.

In his role, he’s responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining ongoing oversight of the Group Target Operating Model to support the delivery of client services. He leads the development of policies, procedures, and the overall control governance framework to drive ISAE 3402 compliance.

An Associate Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Sandeep trained with PWC in Mumbai, and has 20+ years’ experience in financial services spanning across audit, assurance and fund administration, leading building performing teams and delivering value added services to clients and stakeholders.

In his spare time, Sandeep likes to spend time with his two boys, running for good health and practising breath work and meditation for mental well-being.

 

James Michel

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James joined Belasko with more than 30 years of experience within trust and corporate fiduciary sectors.

He spent a number of years working in Bermuda after qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, before returning to Jersey where he has since held senior positions in a number of fiduciary services businesses.

James’s focus has always primarily been on Private Client services, developing long-term personal relationships with clients and their families, assisting them to fulfil their succession plans, preserving and enhancing wealth through the generations.

Emily A’Court

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Emily specialises in private wealth solutions and is responsible for day-to-day administration of various structures including corporates, discretionary trusts and Jersey private funds.

Emily, who’s based in our Jersey office, has more than 15 years of experience working within the island’s finance industry, and has experience working with real estate funds, unit trusts, private funds, new business take-on, company secretarial and private client wealth management.

She is a full STEP member, holds the STEP Advanced Certificate in UK Tax for International Clients as well as also holding the ICSA Professional Diploma in Governance and the ICSA Diploma in Offshore Finance and Administration. In her free time Emily enjoys being outdoors and keeping fit, as well as having a passion for reading, travel, cooking and baking.

Paul Sinel

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Paul is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and hold a B.Sc. in Financial Services; he is a member of STEP and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management.

Paul has considerable experience and understanding of all aspects of trust and corporate planning, structuring, administration and of related regulatory compliance matters.

His specific focus has been in the delivery of services to European based high net worth clients and intermediaries, and in the creation, operation and management of private and managed trust companies, family offices and offshore funds.

Carlos Vieira

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Carlos has more than 25 years of experience and specialises in private client administration.

Based in our Jersey office, Carlos has a wealth of financial services experience including managing family trusts and working with multiple different asset classes.

He has a Diploma from the Governance Institute, a STEP Foundation Certificate and a Certificate in Offshore Administration. Carlos is a signatory and a board member of various client companies.

Justine Williams

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Justine has more than 20 years’ experience in the trust industry and has earned the STEP diploma.

She provides services for discretionary, charitable and life interest trusts, UK and European residential commercial property holdings, investment portfolios and private investment structures.

Justine has experience working with clients and intermediaries in the Channel Islands, UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean and has previously worked for both international and independent Jersey trust companies.

Meng Sio Fong

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Meng joined Belasko in 2023 to support the existing fund and corporate service offerings, drive growth in new business and contribute to operational efficiency and governance frameworks.

Meng specialises in client delivery assurances, data management and controls and corporate governance for various fund structures domiciled in Jersey. He has over a decade’s experience in offshore finance, with in depth knowledge of accounting and administration on private equity structures, with a particular focus on fund of funds, venture capital and ancillary carry and co-investment entities. Throughout his career, he has participated in business process evaluations, contributed to internal company frameworks and projects to drive business transformation.