The latest moves, appointments and personnel changes in wealth management for the UK, rest of Europe, Middle East, and select international jurisdictions.

UBS Global Wealth Management
Zurich-headquartered UBS Global Wealth Management has appointed Bradley Russell as head of Manchester and the NorthWest.

Russell, who has more than two decades of experience in the wealth management industry, will support UBS advisors in Manchester and the broader North West. He will be working with high net worth individuals and families, as well as business owners and entrepreneurs, the firm said in a statement. 

Before joining UBS, Russell, a North-West native, spent 15 years at RBC Brewin Dolphin, where he was a senior investment manager and divisional director in their Manchester office. Prior to this, he worked at Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management and started his career in the financial services industry in 2003. Russell specialises in managing investments for high net worth individuals and families, in particlar for business owners and entrepreneurs.

“His appointment both enhances our regional capabilities and strengthens the foundation for future growth within our Manchester office," James Meyrick, head of ultra-high net worth and regions at UBS Global Wealth Management, said.

A number of firms have been expanding their regional presence in the UK. Most recently, UK wealth manager Canaccord Wealth relocated to an ultra-modern, purpose-built office in Birmingham and LGT Wealth Management opened a new office in Manchester.

Mourant
Mourant, a law practice and professional services firm, has appointed Brad Hillson from Kirland & Ellis, as global head of private capital. 

The practice, which includes services provided in BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Singapore and the UK, spans investment funds' work, in particular fund formation and structuring, reorganisations, and cross-border transactions. 

Ellis has advised leading private equity sponsors including Ares, Bridgepoint, BC Partners, EQT, GLP Capital Partners, IK Investment Partners, KKR, Montagu and Summit Partners. He recently advised long-standing client, GLP Capital Partners Limited, on the $3.7 billion sale of its international business to Ares Management Corporation.