The new hire will be based in the firm's Jersey office, but will work with all of its five offices.

Law firm Bedell Cristin, which has a private client segment, has appointed Neil May to be its new chief operating officer. This is a newly-created role at the firm.

May has experience working in management roles in the professional services and legal industries, including at leading global firms such as EY, Clifford Chance and Hogan Lovells. He was previously chief executive at a London based firm 42 Bedford Row Chambers, between 2015 and 2017.

Based in the firm’s Jersey office, but with responsibility across all jurisdictions, May will focus on the growth and evolution of the firm. 

He will be working closely with the managing partner and senior management team in a role that encompasses change management and leadership, operational matters and client service. 

Bedell Cristin has offices based in Jersey, Guernsey, BVI, London and Singapore. The private client team deals with wills, trusts, inheritance and estate planning.