Laven Legal Services has been unveiled as the new name of Lussan, the law firm associated with hedge fund consultancy Laven Partners in a move which brings together all Laven group companies under one brand. Coinciding with the rebranding is the hire of Oliver Quarmby, formerly of UK-based wealth managers Collins Stewart, as solicitor and senior associate.

In his new role, Mr Quarmby will advise on services such as structuring of off-shore and on-shore companies, private placements and compliance as well as joint ventures, tax and mergers and acquisitions in the managed fund industry.

Mr Quarmby was previously assistant director of corporate finance at Collins Stewart Europe, having begun his career at law firm Stephenson Harwood, where he specialised in funds and financial services.

"Oliver has joined at an exciting time for Laven Legal Services, as well as expanding our team we have recently opened an office in Luxembourg and are looking at other overseas opportunities… Oliver has extensive experience in advising funds and his work on mergers and acquisitions and IPOs will be a valuable asset to our firm," said Alexandra Tzalla, manager, Laven Legal Services.

Laven Legal Services serves fund and hedge fund managers and investors with services including advising on the set-up of fund and management companies, assisting with potential exit strategies and operational due diligence and compliance services.

The Laven Group has offices in London, Geneva, Luxembourg and the Caribbean.