The latest moves and appointments for wealth management roles in the UK, other parts of Europe, the Middle East and select international locations.

Canaccord Wealth
Canaccord Wealth, a UK and Crown Dependencies-based wealth management business, has appointed Guy Thornewill (pictured) as direct equities director.

Tom Becket will transition from co-chief investment officer (CIO) to CIO when Richard Champion, co-CIO, steps down from the business in October. In his new role, Thornewill will work with Becket and the wider CIO team, contributing to investment decision-making, global equity research and portfolio construction.

Thornewill, who has experience in global equity research and portfolio management, has built “a distinguished career at leading international investment firms,” the firm said in a statement. Most recently, he served as head of global research and portfolio manager at Pie Funds, where he managed global and European equity strategies. Prior to this, he was a partner and portfolio manager at Ruffer, overseeing global and smaller company strategies. His career has also included both buy-side and sell-side roles in London, Paris and Hong Kong, broadening his international perspective on equity markets.

“We are delighted to welcome Guy to the CIO team at Canaccord Wealth. He brings with him a great track record in equity investing, deep market expertise and a genuine passion for identifying long-term investment opportunities for clients,” Becket said. “As our business continues to grow, strengthening our direct equities capability is an important part of our investment strategy. Guy’s experience managing equity portfolios and his disciplined, research-led approach make him an excellent fit for both our team and our investment philosophy.”

Cannacord Wealth offers private clients, professionals, and charities a complete range of fully-integrated wealth management services, from discretionary investment management to expert financial planning advice. It has a staff of more than 750 who work in its 14 offices that span the UK and the Crown Dependencies.

Greenberg Traurig
Greenberg Traurig has launched an integrated tax offering as part of its Milan office services. It has also added a team led by Luca Marraffa, joining as shareholder, alongside Cristina Biscontri, Samuele Amato, and Aurora Jannacone Pazzi. The team has joined from Di Tanno Associati. 

Additionally, Giovanni Monte is joining from Chiomenti adding dedicated tax litigation expertise to support the tax platform, the firm said in a statement late last week. 

This development aligns the Milan office with Greenberg Traurig's European platform.

Marraffa has over 15 years of experience in domestic and international taxation, in particular on transactional and cross-border matters. Prior to joining Di Tanno Associati, he worked at leading international firms including EY, where he advised on tax structuring, due diligence, and complex transactions, coordinating multidisciplinary teams. He is recognised for combining technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach, supporting investment funds, financial institutions and multinational groups.

"With approximately 570 lawyers in Europe and fast-growing capabilities across our 35 US markets, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, Luca and the team further strengthen our multidisciplinary offering and deepen the close synergy we have built across our corporate, M&A, banking and finance, real estate, and litigation practices,” Greenberg Traurig executive chairman Richard A Rosenbaum, said.

“Their arrival reflects our ongoing commitment to attracting the highest calibre talent in key markets and our confidence in the significant and growing opportunity that Italy and the broader European market represent for our firm," Rosenbaum said. 

Over the past 18 months, GT Milan has grown in areas such as banking and finance, with the arrival of Riccardo Agostinelli and team, a dedicated labour and employment practice led by Giuseppe Bulgarini d'Elci, and in the area of corporate and private equity with the addition of Pietro Belloni. 

Greenberg Traurig Milan was forged by combining Greenberg Traurig, LLP with its long-term ally, Santa Maria Studio Legale Associato – a renowned legal boutique, founded in 1970 by Alberto Santa Maria in Milan. Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria, which is the fifth GT office in Europe and the 40th office worldwide, comprises more than 90 lawyers. Globally, Greenberg Traurig has about 3,100 lawyers.