Leading international law and professional services firm Walkers has appointed Tui Iti as Chief Compliance Officer, strengthening its global risk and compliance capabilities.
Tui brings extensive experience in financial services law, regulation and compliance. His expertise spans anti-money laundering, sanctions, enterprise risk management and corporate governance.
Most recently, Tui served as the Global Head of Regulatory Consulting at Ogier, also holding senior leadership positions at TMF Group, Estera and Elian. He is a qualified lawyer, admitted to the New Zealand Bar in 1997, is also a qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP).
Tui’s appointment aligns with the firm’s focus on evolving compliance needs with the creation of a standalone compliance function. Angela Robertson will continue as General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer.
Ingrid Pierce, Global Managing Partner at Walkers, said: “Tui’s appointment underscores our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and governance across all our jurisdictions and strengthens our global compliance capabilities.”
Of his appointment, Tui said: “I’m delighted to join Walkers and contribute to its strong culture of compliance and risk management. I look forward to building on our frameworks to meet the highest regulatory standards while supporting our clients in an increasingly complex environment."
Legal and professional services firm Walkers has a global presence spanning 10 offices, offering expertise in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands (BVI), the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey. By combining local knowledge with global reach, the firm helps clients overcome complex challenges and achieve exceptional results in key financial centres.