Maples Group expands Jersey fiduciary team
13 May 2026 UK
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The Maples Group, a global legal and international financial services provider, has expanded its fiduciary services team in Jersey in the Channel Islands with two senior appointments.
Dameon Gaynor joins as senior vice president and Olivia Shanks has been appointed as vice president, bringing expertise to enhance the Group’s offering in the jurisdiction.
Dameon Gaynor is a seasoned fiduciary professional with over 25 years’ experience in the Jersey finance sector, with expert knowledge of the corporate and regulatory framework.
He is a qualified UK Chartered Accountant and has held a number of senior positions at prominent trust and fund services firms in Jersey.
Olivia Shanks has over 15 years’ experience in the offshore financial services sector.
She specialises in governance for private equity, credit, real estate, and structured finance vehicles, with extensive cross-jurisdictional experience in Jersey and the Cayman Islands.
With postgraduate legal qualifications, she previously held senior roles at major offshore firms and is an Accredited Director.
Dameon and Olivia will be providing corporate and fiduciary services to Jersey private funds and corporate structures involving a wide range of activities, including private equity investment, commercial real estate, and infrastructure and general investment holding.
Marc Randall, senior vice president, head of Fiduciary Services, Jersey, remarks: “These appointments reflect the strength of our existing Jersey team and our ongoing commitment to building a high quality fiduciary and corporate services platform.
“The experience they bring further positions us to support clients across specialist areas while maintaining the excellence in service and governance that the Maples Group is renowned for.”
Dameon Gaynor joins as senior vice president and Olivia Shanks has been appointed as vice president, bringing expertise to enhance the Group’s offering in the jurisdiction.
Dameon Gaynor is a seasoned fiduciary professional with over 25 years’ experience in the Jersey finance sector, with expert knowledge of the corporate and regulatory framework.
He is a qualified UK Chartered Accountant and has held a number of senior positions at prominent trust and fund services firms in Jersey.
Olivia Shanks has over 15 years’ experience in the offshore financial services sector.
She specialises in governance for private equity, credit, real estate, and structured finance vehicles, with extensive cross-jurisdictional experience in Jersey and the Cayman Islands.
With postgraduate legal qualifications, she previously held senior roles at major offshore firms and is an Accredited Director.
Dameon and Olivia will be providing corporate and fiduciary services to Jersey private funds and corporate structures involving a wide range of activities, including private equity investment, commercial real estate, and infrastructure and general investment holding.
Marc Randall, senior vice president, head of Fiduciary Services, Jersey, remarks: “These appointments reflect the strength of our existing Jersey team and our ongoing commitment to building a high quality fiduciary and corporate services platform.
“The experience they bring further positions us to support clients across specialist areas while maintaining the excellence in service and governance that the Maples Group is renowned for.”
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