Caroline Dutot

Caroline Dutot is an Advocate, NED and Mediator who qualified as a Jersey Advocate in 2009 and founded Ardent Chambers in 2015.

Having previously worked for the Attorney General in Jersey, as well as the Jersey Financial Services Commission, she is uniquely placed to advise clients and Boards on Corporate Governance and regulatory issues. Her unique cross-section of skills particularly come to the fore in those instances where regulatory and employment issues are intertwined.

She frequently provides training on topics including Director’s duties, span of control, corporate governance, data protection, GDPR, anti-bribery and corruption practices and financial sanctions – an area in which she drafted the Jersey Financial Service Commission’s industry guidance.

Examples of Caroline’s work include:

Acting for employees in respect of compromise agreements.

Negotiating exits from businesses for senior individuals, inc in circumstances where high level of public/press interest or scrutiny.

Providing regulatory advice to businesses and individuals under investigation by or involved in the decision-making process of the Jersey Financial Services Commission.

Acting for local public authorities and regulators regarding the discharge of their functions.

Caroline is also a NED for a London Stock Exchange listed investment company with an asset value in excess of £300 million.