When you hear the word “sustainability,” it’s not always immediately followed by words like “rockstar,” “glamour,” or “haute couture.” But for me, these words belong in the same sentence. They are, in fact, at the heart of my mission: to make sustainability voguish, to elevate environmental consciousness into something trendsetting, transformative, and wildly magnetic.
Words: Corey Ceccarelli
With a practice rooted in art, fashion, and radical innovation, I am building a universal platform that doesn’t whisper about sustainability, it sings about it, it shouts proudly with rigorous intent. Think high-end fashion meets repurposed materials. Think sculptural installations that hold the gravity of galaxies. Think mannequins reborn as artistic oracles for our age. My mission is to turn ecological urgency into irresistible inspiration.
Nothing is too humble to become iconic, and in my care, discarded items find new purpose and poetry. My mannequin works of art are assembled using discarded materials, pieces once deemed useless, given new life through artistry and purpose. Each mannequin becomes a 3D canvas for meaning, movement, and memory. They speak without speaking. They demand presence.
I don’t just recycle, I resurrect.
There’s something immediate about mannequins. They represent us, our physicality, our vulnerability, our place in the world and cosmos. They are a mirror to our humanity and a portal to our dreams. To work on a 3D structure is to engage with flow, it’s kinetic, alive, responsive, and transformative.
Their impact is multifaceted. When placed in galleries or public spaces, the mannequins confront and captivate. They force the viewer to pause, question, and connect. In photo shoots, they become avatars of emotion, shadows of society, reflections of our collective psyche. Each one holds its own energy, identity, and message, fashioned not just to be seen, but to be felt deeply.
This August, my latest solo exhibition will take over the Link Gallery, situated next to the Jersey Museum and Jersey Heritage. Running from August 2nd – August 31st, the exhibition is titled ŴässerŴater – L’iEau de Vita, a cross-linguistic homage to the precious element that sustains all life: water.
But this is not just a tribute, it’s a warning, a prayer, a movement. A plea to recognize that water is not a commodity; it is a living, breathing entity essential to our survival and spirituality.
This body of work was born from the tension between reverence and ruin. Between sacred knowing and scientific data. It confronts the insidious presence of forever-chemicals, plastics and unsustainable practices, exploring how they have silently leached into every aspect of our lives, even as our culture continues to embrace their widespread use without pause or reflection.
The pieces in ŴässerŴater are visual symphonies that echo the flow of rivers, the fragility of coral, and the rhythm of rain. They channel mythologies from various cultures, connecting the viewer not only to water as a substance but to water as a spirit, a divine thread that binds us across time and space.
Ultimately through all my work, I want to show that environmentalism need not be dull or draped in guilt. It can be exhilarating. It can be beautiful. It can strut down a runway, pose in front of a lens, or whisper from the curvature of a recycled form.
We need to glamorize sustainability, not in a superficial way, but in a celebratory way, making it magnetic, accessible, and inevitable. Fashion can be activism. Art can be advocacy. Beauty can be revolutionary.
My work amalgamates fashion and activism, aesthetics and advocacy, allowing communities to see themselves as part of a global vision, connected not by consumerism, but by care. Every mannequin, every thread, every glint of material is a call to action and a celebration of possibility. It is culture-shifting at its finest.
More than anything, my practice is about unification. To create and not take away, that is the guiding principle. We must create works of art that add to the ecosystem, not strip it bare. We must restore, renew, and rejoice alongside nature and our fellow species, not dominate them.
I believe in using art not just to beautify, but to connect. To reclaim our relationship with the environment. To celebrate the wondrous brilliance of biodiversity and restore our deep-rooted connection with the living world.
The happiest people on Earth do not have the most; they have the most meaning. They have community, nature, animals, freedom, sacred devotion, creative invocation. That’s what I want my art to reflect, a visual language of belonging.
Creation, for me, is never static. Each piece manifests over time, often evolving during the actual process. There’s a spontaneity to it. A sense of being guided by something beyond the conscious mind. I don’t always know what the final form will be, and that’s the magic. It’s a dance between structure and surrender, between craftsmanship and mystery.
That flexibility, the ability to innovate, adapt, and have fun, is part of what makes this work so relevant in today’s uncertain times. It’s not just about preserving the planet; it’s about radically reimagining our place within it. As artists. As visionaries. As stewards. As kin.
As part of my sustainable kelp & seaweed works, I am deeply grateful for my collaboration with Ben and Naomi of Seaweed Food Co. & Guernsey Seaweed. Their mastery in creating sustainable materials from kelp and seaweed has been instrumental in bringing my designs and creations to life. Their contributions are sustainable triumphs, symbols of what forward-thinking, ecologically intelligent partnerships can achieve. Their camaraderie and dedication to environmental stewardship are both humbling and inspiring. I am honored to work alongside such kindred spirits who redefine what “material success” truly means.
For me, this journey is just beginning. My platform will continue to grow, rooted in my desire to voice radically meaningful messages across the globe. My aim? To spread positive and vibrant energy at a constant. To create communities of consciousness. To help us remember what truly matters.
We’ve been indoctrinated to believe that nature exists to be conquered, that her worth lies in what can be extracted, traded, or consumed. But this is not living; it is a slow, silent extinction of our own humanity. I refuse a life reduced to survival. I choose to live, fully, fiercely, and in reverence. And I want us all to live. To truly live, we must unlearn domination and rediscover kinship. We must reimagine how we create, not as exploiters, but as stewards. How we relate, not through control, but through communion. And how we celebrate, not through consumption, but through awe. This Earth is not a commodity. It is our origin, our mirror, and our only home.
My work doesn’t just challenge the status quo, it remakes it. And in a time where the Earth is crying out for change, my art is an anthem. One of hope, resilience, courage, and radiant beauty. We are not here to conquer the Earth, nor to measure its soul in gold and gain. We are here to remember, to create alongside its breath, to resurrect wonder from what was cast aside, and to weave the ancient rhythm of nature into our modern hands. Sustainability is not survival; it is the poetry of life itself, vibrant, visionary, and endlessly becoming.
Anyone who’s watched Bee Movie knows that they’re a small species with a mighty impact. The tireless pollinators are at the roots of thriving ecosystems, ensuring the biodiversity of our natural environments is conserved. With habitat loss, climate change, and diseases threatening their survival, SustainaBee has stepped in to give the bees a helping hand.
Run by Jersey Honey, SustainaBee is a local project driven towards protecting and preserving Jersey’s bee population. Through supporting responsible, sustainable beekeepers, the aim is to start a collaborative movement that puts conservation efforts first. By inviting local businesses to sponsor hives, SustainaBee brings in a fresh approach to corporate social responsibility. With Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers of support, companies can directly fund hive management, contribute to ecological balance, and even get hands-on with workshops and education days.
Behind each hive is a beekeeper suiting up, heading out, and caring for the colonies through rain or shine.
We caught up with some of the faces supported by the SustainaBee programme, asking them how they got started, where their hives are based, and what they’d be keeping if not for bees.
Shaun Gell
Number of years keeping bees: 5
Where are your hives? St Lawrence
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
Coral fish tank
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for?
We’ve infused it into soaps and hand cream and won the Pure Beauty Global Awards, competing against 305 international companies.
Albert Mahe
Number of years keeping bees: 2
Where are your hives?
St Peters and St Lawrence
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
I’d return to cockatiel breeding.
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for?
Honey with turmeric in warm milk relieves congestion.
Damian Murgatroyd
Number of years keeping bees: None (yet)
Where are your hives? None (yet)
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep? Gardening & Home Ferments
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for?
Making mead (honey wine)
Neill Stoddart
Number of years keeping bees: 4
Where are your hives? Les Cotils
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
Good company
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for? It’s delicious drizzled on aged cheddar or blue cheese.
Tom Arnold
Number of years keeping bees: 3
Where are your hives? St Peters and St Lawrence.
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
More cannons probably. I currently look after 4 of them as part of the 1781 Jersey Militia.
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for? It’s not me personally, but Mum had a horse with a persistent cough lasting months. Apparently she added 2 tablespoons of honey a day mixed with warm water into feed. After a week the cough had gone!
Hannah Gell (Jersey Bee Girl)
Number of years keeping bees: This is my first year and loving it.
Where are your hives?
Waterworks Valley
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep? Another dog
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for? I love to experiment with different ingredients to produce delicious meals. Honey is so amazing, 100% natural liquid gold.
Toby Kramer
Number of years keeping bees: 1.5
Where are your hives? St. Brelade
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep?
Old milkers – retired dairy cows, to give them a new lease of life!
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for?
Pizza – I mix it with Jersey Chilli Kitchen Ghost Pepper Sauce to make a moreish Hot Honey dip.
Emma Voisin
Number of years keeping bees: 2
Where are your hives?
St Brelade and St Lawrence
If you weren’t keeping bees what else would you keep? Alpacas
What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used honey for? Burns – honey has antibacterial properties.
Jess with the Numph Embroidered Shirt(£70) and Skirt(£80).
Jess Clothing Boutique in St Peter’s village is a bright and spacious, vibrant shopping experience thats definitely worth a visit.
Offering wardrobe gems, accessories and gifts, Jess’s passion for retail and creativity is clear as soon as you step inside – the choice is vast, a mix of brands offering carefully selected stock to build and create a ‘year round wardrobe’. Fantastic quality at affordable prices.
The way the store is presented makes shopping so easy – colour stories beautifully put together and help always available to those that want it. A super friendly experience, amazing stock and on site parking… be quick!
Clockwise from top: Numph denim dress – £104, Alohas rope tie sandal – £135, Eleven Loves Bleu tee – £40, Eleven Loves black bubble skirt – £110.
What’s Hot?
“When asked what’s ‘hot’ I instantly think it’s anything that makes you feel good. Whatever best suits your shape and mood…. Subtle flare jeans, shorter boxy tops. Carrot shape pants and a denim jacket. Mix your fabrics and textures, clash your colours, accessorise with a brooch. And always wear a smile.
Jess Clothing Boutique, Unit 2, Rue de L’eglise, St Peter, JE3 7AG / @jess_boutique_st_peters
Unur
Jackie holds Women’s Cashmere Wrap Shawl in Natural Tones £275.00
Unur, in the heart of St Helier, brings the spirit of Mongolia’s vast steppe to Jersey’s luxury retail scene. Jackie’s boutique showcases exquisite cashmere, ethically sourced from nomadic herders and crafted from the world’s finest fibres, paired beautifully with an exclusive range of pearl jewellery.
Guided by her “Modern Nomadic” philosophy, Jackie expertly blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary style, creating timeless wardrobe essentials. Her commitment to conscious luxury shines through personalised service, fair artisan partnerships, and sustainable practices. For discerning individuals who value authenticity and enduring elegance over fleeting trends, Unur offers investment pieces meant to be treasured.
Clockwise from top: Women’s High Neck Woven Cashmere Vest £175. Women’s Cashmere Cape £315. Brown Cashmere Blanket With Dark Stripes £290.50. Women’s Cashmere Calf Length Trousers £245
What’s Hot?
“Customers are loving our core range of organic colours – the natural tones are perfect for all seasons and for pairing with any outfit.
Also, our throws are making people happy – whether snuggling under or wrapping around the shoulders. It’s all about feeling soft, cosy and warm, as well as super-stylish!”
UNUR, 33 Queen St, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4WD / @unurcashmere / unur.co.uk
Number One Boutique
Louise with Crochet Top (one size, 10 – 14) £30
Number One, St Aubin is in the heart of the village. We offer a welcoming service and a diverse collection of Italian fashion designed for women of all ages, available in sizes 6 to 28.
Featuring breathable fabrics like linen, cotton and silk, carefully selected to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the summer.
What’s Hot?
“This season’s favourites include not only classic linen and cotton tops but also bold, vibrant splashes of colour – perfect for the summer and flattering for all ages. Crochet tops, denim and embroidered tops are also popular.”
Number one boutique, Charing Cross House, St Brelade, JE3 8AA / @Number1StAubin
Drew & May
Caitlin with the JJXX Essie Bomber Jacket £99.75
DREW & MAY, a hidden gem on St Helier’s high street, is a fashion lover’s dream. This locally owned multi-label hub offers stylish clothing and standout accessories for women, men, and teens, all at accessible prices.
Each piece is carefully selected for its quality, individuality, and wearability. Ash, Caitlin and their friendly team provide personal service and expert styling advice in a relaxed yet polished setting. Whether you’re looking for a statement piece or something special, DREW & MAY delivers affordable fashion with flair.
What’s Hot?
“This season, it’s all about relaxed tailoring, bold accessories, and vibrant colours that bring out your personality. Think easygoing style with a playful twist—pieces that make you feel as good as you look. Fashion should be fun and full of confidence, and that’s exactly what we’re loving right now at DREW & MAY.”
Clockwise from top: Only&Sons Jr Loose Tie Dye Tee – £18.90, Only&Sons Milo Relaxed Fit Graphic Tee – £15.75, Jjxx Petra Seersucker Dress – £31.50, Only Madison Fitted High Waisted Wide Leg – £44.10.
DREW & MAY, 55 King Street, St.Helier / @drewandmay.jsy
Charity Boutique Buzz: Hospice Shop East
Tarika with a lovely leopard dress.
At the Jersey Hospice Charity Shops, sustainability and style go hand-in-hand! We strive to give preloved items a new home; to bring a little joy to another person’s home or wardrobe.
Our new East shop is open seven days a week and you can find us within Holme Grown in Grouville. We have an extensive selection of clothing – from children’s to men’s and women’s wear, fashion accessories and jewellery, plus homeware, stunning furniture pieces and decorative items, and children’s toys.
Every time you donate to or buy from one of our shops, you’re helping patients and their loved ones live life to the full and build lasting precious memories together. You’re also making a positive environmental choice – reducing waste, lowering carbon emissions, and avoiding contributing to polluting industries.
What’s Hot?
“It’s great to find good quality items for a bargain. It’s also nice to give back to the community in this way – both supporting Hospice and the environment! As a nurse working on the In Patient Unit, I see how the money is used to make sure that we can give the best care and support to our patients and their families at the most vulnerable time in their lives.”
Clockwise from top: Skirt, Riana (size 12) – £40, Bag, River Island – £8, Top, Monsoon (size 12) – £7, Boots, Diesel (size 38) – £15.
Jersey Hospice Care East, Holme Grown, La Rue Au Long, Grouville / @jerseyhospicecare / 01534 487982
Art has always been a way to express what words can’t – whether that’s joy, grief, or something in between. At Kairos Arts, this belief characterises everything they do. The small, local charity offers rich therapeutic arts programmes for people who have experienced trauma, supporting them as they process their emotions and rediscover their sense of self. Through one-to-one sessions with young people, and group workshops with clients of all ages, the Kairos team uses movement, poetry, music, and visual art to create a piece that helps people express and process their emotions.
Their name comes from the ancient Greek word kairos, translating to ‘opportunity,’ ‘season,’ or ‘fitting time.’ It’s an apt title – a moment in time when something of significance occurs; a transforming opportunity, a breakthrough moment, full of hope. While the team members don’t offer clinical diagnoses, they do offer a life-altering opportunity for people to reconnect with themselves and others. “I was blown away by the exploration of self I experienced and how I was able to shift something within me,” one participant shared. Speaking of the welcoming environment, another said, “there are no wrongs or rights – just create what you feel with no judgement.”
In addition to their work on-island, the women at Kairos extend their impact through international outreach. They support vulnerable women who have experienced exploitation by partnering with established charities in Bolivia and India, visiting annually to run therapeutic creative arts programmes and community-building. They also support freedom businesses – organisations that empower women through sustainable income, independence, and a path to dignity via ethical employment and skill development. These ethically made products are purchased and resold in Jersey, and include handmade soaps and saris repurposed into beautiful bags and notebooks.
We reached out to the women who bring care and creativity to Kairos each day, asking them to share the names of the artists who keep their inspiration flowing.
Kairos Arts works in partnership with FREEDA, JDAS, JAAR, Brighter Futures, Macmillan, Hospice, and local schools to provide therapeutic arts workshops. For more information about the work they do visit their website below.
Rae de la Haye: Community Outreach Assistant
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Picasso – I love how he broke all the rules while also still being so embedded in them. I also love how he explored many different artistic mediums, such as painting, sculpture and clay.
Debbie Jones: Therapeutic Arts Practitioner
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Henri Matisse – I love the energy in his work. How he saw colour and pattern in the world around him and brought it to life on the canvas. Matisse makes the viewer rethink the ordinary and the everyday, bringing a new perspective to a way of seeing life. He inspires me to appreciate God’s creative world in all its splendor and colour.
Pam Witthoft: Operations Director
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Ed Sheeran.
Suzanne Le Marquand: Therapeutic Arts Practitioner.
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Sarah Stokes – Watercolour artist in Worcester. As I try to master techniques in this medium, I find her workshops and on-line guides tremendously helpful. I love that her finished pieces (mainly animals and birds) look so realistic and that would be my ultimate aim. I have a long way to go!
Gillian Caie: Therapeutic Arts Practitioner
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Claude Monet – I just love his painting style.
Helen Higginson: Safeguarding Lead.
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… David Hockney – He was from Bradford, where I was born.
Donna Vibert: Therapeutic Art Practitioner
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… 2 Johns – My favorite photographer. A lot of their work is on our walls, which is particularly precious as my son died 9 years ago.
Mandy Lawson: DA Drop in Facilitator
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Marianne North – Not only the most gifted botanical artist of great precision and detail, she was a huge pioneer for single women in Victorian age, travelling the world unaccompanied, venturing into unknown territory and discovering previously unknown species of plants through her complete commitment and passion for painting.
Kelly Eastwood: Therapeutic Art Practitioner
THE ARTIST I LOVE IS… Salvador Dali – I am particularly drawn to the surrealist movement because it explores the subconscious and the non-verbal realms. This resonates deeply with my interest in emotional expression beyond words. Dali’s work has had a profound influence on me, especially in my love for automatic drawing, as a way to access inner thoughts and feelings without censorship.
World Ocean Week returned to the island this May, hosted by Jersey-headquartered marine charity Ocean Culture Life (OCL) for a fourth year, and supported by Mourant as the charity’s ‘Partner in Purpose’. The week-long programme of events aimed to educate, inform and inspire people of all ages to become ocean ambassadors and future guardians of our seas.
For Mourant, this has been a long-term and impactful relationship, aligning the charity’s objectives alongside the cultural and environmental values of the professional services firm. As OCL’s Partner in Purpose, Mourant has demonstrated its position as a responsible corporate citizen, recognising the importance of giving back to the world and within those communities in which it operates. Mourant is continuously looking towards the future, not only ensuring that its business remains innovative, agile and sustainable, but that it leaves behind a positive lasting legacy.
The annual World Ocean Week series of events and engagement activities are OCL’s flagship initiative, and have grown from a grassroots celebration to a global, community-powered movement, using the ocean to unite and connect people. The impact and success of the project has been felt by all involved. Leveraging Mourant’s support, OCL has been able to expand its global ocean education and storytelling network, awarding five Ocean Storytelling Grants supporting creative advocacy, and is enjoying significant exposure through awareness, community engagement and media coverage.
Locally, it has connected with over 1,000 students through in-person workshops and reached 30,000 members of the public to events and exhibitions over the last four years. Collectively, OCL has also reached more than 500 people at private and public events, which last year featured NASA astronaut Nicole Stott and this year welcomes the ‘Black Mermaid’, a South African ocean conservationist, social activist, and filmmaker who is the first black female freediving instructor from her country. Following three years of meaningful connections, and awareness of ocean conservation at local, regional and global levels, OCL this year introduced the theme of ‘Accelerating Impact, asking people what can they do to amplify and spread this important message.
For Mourant, the continued partnership with OCL reinforces the firm’s commitment to environmental sustainability. In 2022, Mourant chose to align with the United Nationals Sustainable Development Goals, one such goal being SDG 14 – Life below the Water. The firm is committed to working alongside local conservation activities and supporting those organisations dedicated to marine conservation.
Lending weight to the message, Mourant has held private events, invited colleagues and industry partners to participate in World Ocean Week and encouraged its team to get involved with volunteering opportunities.
OCL CEO, Tamsin Raine, said: “Thanks to Mourant’s continued belief in our mission, World Ocean Week has become more than just a week of events, it’s a movement that connects communities, businesses, and young people to the ocean through storytelling, education, and action. Mourant’s support is not just seen. It’s felt, in every student’s smile, every story shared, and every wave of change.”
Ben Jones: Associate, Finance and Corporate, Mourant
Ben has been with Mourant for three years, having qualified as a solicitor in Edinburgh in 2022. He advises investment firms, banks and other leading financial institutions on a wide range of local and overseas corporate and financing transactions.
What opportunities exist to socialise with your colleagues outside of work?
Mourant promotes and encourages engagement in local sports events. In my short time at the firm, I have played in padel, table tennis and touch rugby corporate leagues and participated in the Jersey Marathon Relay, Canaccord Cup and Island Walk with colleagues. I think team sports provide an excellent opportunity to build relationships and have a laugh outside of the working environment. In my short time at Mourant, it has allowed me to make close friends in other departments of the firm.
How does Mourant’s partnership with OCL connect with your personal values?
Growing up in Edinburgh’s coastal town of Portobello, the beach was a stone’s throw away. I have many fond memories of life by the sea and similarly in Jersey, the beaches come to life in the summer with so many enjoyable activities in and out of the water. I love surfing and have recently taken up sailing, discovering a real sense of coastal community in Jersey. I have come to appreciate the importance of protecting our oceans through powerful storytelling such as documentaries, photography and writing, and have been humbled by the collective human effort to preserve the planet’s marine life. I was impressed when OCL came to speak to us about the charity’s work and it was inspiring to learn about its mission to empower storytellers to raise awareness of the pressing issues and challenges facing our oceans.
As a company operating across several island jurisdictions with a commitment to environmental sustainability, Mourant’s partnership with OCL is a perfect fit. With so many of our people living and working by the coast, it’s a great initiative which we can all get behind.
What element of World Ocean Week are you most looking forward to?
I am looking forward to increasing my awareness and understanding of the ocean. Hopefully I will make it along to Sunset Bay for the ‘Stories of the Sea’ event and can watch the OCL screenings. I am also planning to attend the Big Ocean Cleanup down at Bouley Bay, alongside the odd sea swim or a bit of surfing!
Holly has worked at Mourant since 2017, initially joining as a paralegal in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, before taking the Jersey Law exams and qualifying as a Jersey Solicitor.
How does Mourant’s partnership with Ocean Culture Life connect with your personal values?
I grew up in Jersey and spent a lot of my childhood at the beach. I never really understood what a privilege it was to live so close to such beautiful beaches until I spent time away and then subsequently when I had my daughter in 2024. Protecting the ocean for future generations, and providing an education about it, is something that I am now passionate about. It’s scary to think how future generations might miss out on something so incredible if we don’t learn how to protect and preserve our environment. I am looking forward to attending the Ocean Connection Family Programme, which has a range of interactive workshops, storytelling and hands-on conservation activities, all focused on inspiring families to connect with the ocean.
How does Mourant support you as a new parent returning to work?
Naturally, returning to work after having a child is quite a big adjustment. I think Mourant recognises this and understand that your priorities and focus shift during this time. There are excellent opportunities in place for flexible working, and it is definitely a workplace where preferences are listened to and considered. Having such a good team around me has also been a major factor in feeling secure in my return to work and I really am grateful for their support.
How do you think you personally, can make a positive difference to the planet?
I think that the scale of the problem the world is facing is so big that sometimes people feel overwhelmed as to what they can do to make a difference. I’ve learnt that the little things do matter, and it can be as simple as changing your commuting habits by travelling around our island on a bike, buying second hand, reducing food waste and participating in community initiatives.
Abbie joined Mourant Consulting at the beginning of 2025 to support the firm’s transition to a net zero business. She is tasked with building sustainability into everyday business strategy and operations, and working closely with colleagues to raise awareness.
How would you describe the culture at Mourant?
One of Mourant’s core values is being ‘forward-thinking’, so sustainability is a natural feature of how we operate in our future. We’re still early in our sustainability journey, but it’s motivating to be part of a team where new ideas are encouraged, and people genuinely want to make a difference. In a recent survey, 87 per cent of our people said sustainability matters to them, which is a clear sign that our work aligns closely with the values of our team.
How can Mourant make a meaning contribution as a sustainable business?
Through Mourant Consulting we provide sustainability services to clients, creating strategies, conducting assessments and delivering training to help embed sustainability into the way they work. Internally, we’ve made huge progress on our journey to becoming a sustainable business, publishing our first ESG statement in 2024 and completing our first sustainability materiality assessment to identify what matters most to our stakeholders and where we can have the biggest impact. We have continued to deliver on the Mourant Ocean Pledge across offices, with beach cleans, local marine conservation initiatives and partnership with organisations such as Ocean Culture Life and Blue Marine Foundation.
How can you personally make a difference to the planet?
I believe that although small, everyday actions really do add up. Along with travelling more sustainably, I try to make considered choices in the products I buy. Looking at carbon footprints, avoiding fast fashion and generally buying less but better are just a few ways I look to reduce my carbon footprint on the world.
This month sees CCA International host the 9th Jersey Summer Exhibition. The event continues to be a highlight of the cultural calendar and drives the standard of artwork being made by islanders. Having work exhibited at the gallery has helped launch the careers of promising Jersey artists, as well as enforcing that of those already established. We love heading along each year, celebrating our prizewinners and seeing the amazing talent of our Jersey artists.
The awards are open to emerging and established artists alike and CCAI encourages applications from artists in every stage of their career. There is always a great cross-section of work; look out for paintings, printmaking, drawings, design, sculpture, film and photography. CCAI also accept applications from artists with links to the island who may be working elsewhere as well as Channel Island artists. This year sees a new award for 2025, focused on our relationship with the ocean. Make sure you head down between the 20th June and the 3oth July.
Summer Prize / RBC Emerging Artist Award
The Summer Prize is a prestigious award conferred by a selection panel, resulting in a solo gallery show for the winning artist. In 2024, we are set to carry forward our partnership with our main sponsor Royal Bank of Canada. This collaboration will feature the awarding of The Summer Exhibition and RBC Emerging Artist Prize, a £1,000 grant specifically aimed at supporting the artistic endeavours of the prize recipient. This initiative is driven by CCA Galleries International’s commitment to bolstering Jersey artists at all career stages.
Gallery Magazine Illustration and Design Prize
Whether it is in print, digital or multimedia formats, the two awards by Gallery magazine will celebrate unique and creative works in the realm of graphic design and illustration. The winning pieces will be those that stand out for their originality and exceptional technical skill. In addition to a £250 prize, the two winning pieces will also be featured in a future issue of this very magazine.
Rural Landscape Award
Landscapes depicting rural views that have been selected for the Jersey Summer Exhibition are eligible for the Rural Jersey Landscape Award. First and third prize are kindly donated by BCR Law and second by National Trust for Jersey. The Rural award is judged by David Benest (BCR Law), Donna le Marec (National Trust for Jersey), Alasdair Crosby (Rural Magazine) and Tom Parker (CCAI). 1st Prize £600, 2nd Prize A weekend retreat in The National Trust’s Catel Fort, 3rd £150.
Inspired by the Sea award New for 2025!
As an island surrounded by the sea, Jersey’s landscape is made up largely of views of the ocean and it is difficult not to draw some inspiration from these seascapes. This year CCA Galleries International is introducing a prize for artworks inspired by the sea. The award is generously sponsored by Madhatter Surf Shop, who are giving two gift vouchers to use in their St Helier and St Brelade stores.
1st Prize £250, 2nd Prize £100.
Judges Panel 2025
Each year CCA Galleries International invites a guest panel of professional artists to join the judging panel for the Jersey Summer Exhibition. These are artists of international acclaim who use their years of experience and knowledge to carefully deliberate the artworks selected for exhibition. This year’s selection panel boasts another remarkable line-up. Joining CCA judges Gillian Duke and Tom Parker will be Wayne Hemingway and Adam Dant. We are honoured to work with Wayne and Adam this year and look forward to their insight.
Adam Dant
Born in 1967 in Cambridge, Adam Dant studied Fine Art Printmaking at The Royal College of Art, HDK Berlin and MS University, Baroda, India.
He was a recipient of The Rome Scholarship in printmaking in 1993, The Jerwood Drawing prize in 2002 and was appointed by HM UK Parliament as ‘The Official Artist of The 2015 UK General Election’. Dant is also a Regent of The College of Pataphysics, a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Painter Stainers and sits as an artist on The Royal Mint’s advisory committee.
From his Spitalfields studio by the walls of the City of London he has gained wide renown for his epic narrative ink drawings, maps, and ‘mockuments’ which detail the myths and status of London’s Financial and historic heart as well as chronicling many other arcane events further afield.
Often working in close collaboration with significant institutions Dant has produced commissioned works of art for the opening of Bloomberg’s new Walbrook HQ , Queen Elizabeth ll’s Thames Jubilee pageant, Christie’s 250th anniversary, The Christopher Wren 2023 Tercentenary and the 900th anniversary of St Bartholomew’s Hospital.
As the artist / cartographer in residence for The Critic Magazine, Dant’s resulting volume of ‘Maps of London and Beyond’ has garnered several publishing awards.
Adam Dant’s work is exhibited internationally and is in the collections of Tate Britain, The British Library, The V&A, MOMA New York, Deutsche Bank, UBS, Musee D’Art Contemporain Lyon, His Majesty King Charles lll, The Museum of London and various other public and private collections.
Wayne Hemingway
Wayne Hemingway is the co-founder of ‘Hemingway Design’, a multi-disciplinary design company which specialises in social design, founded with his wife Gerardine Hemingway.
‘Hemingway Design’ projects cover the full scope of design disciplines: products, regeneration, placemaking, clothing, interiors and brand identity.
Their designers are focused on themes such as place, people and positive social impact. Commitment to these concepts are demonstrated through their acquisition of prestigious awards such as Building Magazine’s Best Housing-Led Regeneration Project.
In addition, ‘Hemingway Design’ has been proud to collaborate and work with organisations such as Shelter, The National Archives, Historic England, The National Portrait Gallery, Southbank Centre, Landsec and TFL (to name a few).
Wayne and Gerardine have worked together since the early 1980’s when they started ‘Red or Dead’ (the fashion designer and manufacturer which won the British Fashion Council’s Street Style award 3 years in a row in 1995, 1996 and 1997).
The 2025 Jersey Summer Exhibition opens on 20th June at CCA International, Hill Street.
Clare Woodhouse joins the esteemed Family Law department at Viberts, where she has joined Rose Colley to lead the largest family law team in Jersey. With Clare’s arrival, the team gains a skilled and compassionate practitioner whose experience complements the firm’s commitment to delivering expert legal guidance in sensitive family matters. This strategic addition reflects Viberts’ continued growth and dedication to providing clients with trusted, high-quality service in all aspects of family law.
Rose Colley has an illustrious 25-year career dedicated to supporting clients and advancing the practice of family law in Jersey. She has retired from the partnership at Viberts but continues to work as a consultant and to continue growing the Vibert’s Family Law team.
How it all began.
After qualifying as an English Solicitor in 1980 I spent the next six years lecturing in housing law in Hackney in Inner London. These were exciting times in London local government and most of my students were graduate social housing managers. I taught the students the law from the basics to the more complicated specialist areas which was both challenging and interesting.
After the birth of my daughter in 1986 I moved private legal practice and specialised in both housing/landlord and tenant law as well as family law. I combined my day-to-day practice with several years as an elected councillor both for the London Borough of Southwark and the Inner London Education Authority. I loved the combination of legal practice and politics.
In 1997 I moved to Jersey and on 6th January 2000 was sworn in as an Advocate. That year I moved to Viberts and until very recently was a partner specialising in family law. There have been many changes in both the law, the procedure, as well as social attitudes during the last 25 years. The cases I have been involved in have been both varied and at times ground breaking in the development of family law on the Island.
What now?
Having stepped back, I am enjoying a four-day working week. I still appear in court most weeks and my desire to achieve for my clients has not diminished. I am very fortunate to have all three of my children living in Jersey and am proud of them all. I love having more time to spend with them all as well as my three-year-old grandson. I now have time to enjoy my love of travel, lovely food and wine and perhaps one day I will find the time to fulfil my ambition of writing my autobiography!
Clare Woodhouse is an English Solicitor who has worked in family law for the last 22 years. She practiced in England for just over four years before moving to Jersey. With Clare’s arrival, Vibert’s Family Law team continues its commitment to delivering exceptional legal services in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, financial settlements, and domestic abuse matters. Clare brings with her a deep understanding of the sensitivities involved in family law cases, as well as a strong record of advocacy and client care and her presence ensures the legacy of the team remains in experienced and capable hands.
Clare, tell us about your career so far….
I did not study law at university and instead did a literature and arts based degree. At the end of my degree I decided to do the Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies to convert my degree into a law degree. After this I trained at a high street firm in a small market town in Norfolk. During my training contract I spent my last year in family law and I was certain then that I had made the correct decision. My first post qualification role was in another high street firm in Norfolk before I moved to Jersey where I was employed at a large Jersey firm for 13 years in their Legal Aid Department undertaking solely Family Law. This role exposed me to a varied caseload including public law children’s work, matrimonial finances and children matters as well as divorces and separations. I moved to another firm in Jersey for four years before joining Viberts.
Why did you choose Family Law?
After experiencing a difficult family background myself I always felt drawn to Family Law. I found that my personal experience helped me to understand the rollercoaster of emotions that clients are experiencing and enabled me to reassure them that whatever the outcome life will move on and it will be okay. It also meant I was well equipped to deal with the more practical solutions that were needed to assist clients to adapt to their “new normal”.
What drew you to Viberts?
Viberts is a well-established and respected law firm. I was aware of their team and impressed by their ability and reputation. I have spent many years working on the other side of Rose. Her knowledge and experience makes her a formidable presence in family law. To have the opportunity to work alongside her, gain from her experience and learn from her every day is a privilege and a wonderful opportunity.
What do I enjoy about the role?
Working as part of a capable, enthusiastic and professional team. They have the passion about family law that reminds me every day why I do the kind of work I do. I have felt inspired by them every single day. Helping them to develop their skills in family law, working with them to hear their views and ideas has been the best part of the role so far. There is so much I am learning from them too and I feel confident that the next generation of family clients are well served.
Biggest challenges in the role?
Giving client’s difficult advice when they are in the midst of a very traumatic time of their lives. My role is to give them guidance and try and help them aside from all the emotion. This can be difficult when people are feeling the strain of changes in their life, often not in a way that they are happy with.
What do you get up to outside of work?
At the moment my main focus is studying for my advocates exams. When I am not studying however, I spend all my time with my lovely two children aged 10 and 12 who do all they can to distract me from my exam stress!
When it comes to careers, one size does not fit all. And the path to qualifying as a lawyer or securing a senior role is no different.
From Ogier’s focus on flexibility and personal development to its embrace of innovation and technology, the firm is committed to giving its people the individual support and opportunities they need to #BeExtraordinary
Whether it’s training programmes or pathways to partnership, Ogier’s development platforms allow its lawyers to track their own progress so they can take control and have a career as unique as they are.
Danielle Newton
I have been an associate in Ogier’s Corporate team since March, after graduating from the firm’s two-year trainee scheme.
I joined first joined Ogier Global, Ogier’s corporate administration team, as a senior administrator in 2019, working on a variety of real estate and investment funds.
Although I loved the team I was in, working so closely with colleagues on the legal side of the business sparked my interest in pursuing a career in law.
While still in my role as senior administrator, I therefore pursued and completed the Graduate Diploma in Law. With encouragement from legal colleagues and the full support of my director, I then applied for a paralegal role within the Funds legal team and was able to transition seamlessly to the legal side of the business in 2021.
In 2023, having completed the Legal Practice Course, I secured a place on Ogier’s tailored trainee solicitor programme, which allowed me to experience three different seats across the firm. After graduating from that course, I was delighted to accept a permanent position in the Corporate team this March.
Despite the initial apprehension of changing careers after six years in an industry where I felt comfortable, I am absolutely sure I made the right decision to take the plunge. Rather than seeing my initial career as a detour, I am certain this non-linear path provided me with a strong base on which to build my career from now on. I am not only able to transfer skills attained in my previous role, but this experience also offers a unique perspective that helps me ‘walk in the shoes’ of the admin teams we collaborate with on transactions.
I would encourage anyone who wonders if the grass is greener to chat to colleagues and consider a career change – I received nothing but support from Ogier when changing my career trajectory and I am excited to see what the next chapter holds.
Ben Fraser
I came to my current role in Ogier’s in-house legal team, and to a career in law, via a circuitous route.
At university I followed my passion and studied Chinese. Shortly after graduating, I joined a mining company with a presence in Australia and Ghana, but headquartered in Jersey. In that role, I worked in a small team responsible for the commercial side of the business. This included market analysis and business development as well as other tangible aspects such as the organisation of shipping. After several years, I was lucky enough to move to China to work in the Shanghai office, putting my degree to good use.
This experience of forging close relationships and gaining insight into the market convinced me to change tack slightly, and I decided to qualify as a lawyer. I completed the Graduate Diploma in Law and the Legal Practice Course and then commenced my training contract at Ogier. I eventually qualified into the Banking and Finance team, where I worked on a variety of transactions. Experiences of working under pressure and applying organisational skills from my previous careers proved invaluable in this role.
An opening in Ogier’s in-house legal team presented an interesting opportunity: it would allow me to build on the legal skills I had been developing in private practice while making more use of the problem-solving skills and commercial awareness which were fundamental to my previous career. This blend has proved very rewarding.
A non-linear career allows me to offer different perspectives to legal or other issues as they arise – not to mention the many skills I have developed along the way, such as dealing with high value clients. With this mindset, I can be more effective in my everyday role.
Rebecca McNulty
I was promoted to Partner in Ogier’s Dispute Resolution team in December 2022.
I studied law at university, undertook the Legal Practice Course and immediately embarked on my training contract with a UK firm. In that sense, my journey to partnership may appear linear, but the reality is that the path has not been an entirely straight one. As a student, I was told to reconsider my chosen profession, as my teachers thought law was not the right choice for me. I was once ‘written off’ for working on a big case in a previous firm because I was a ‘working mum’. If I’m honest, I wasn’t always sure I would ‘make it’. I allowed doubt to creep in, and juggling the demands of work and three little ones sometimes felt almost impossible. There were moments when I stepped away from a career in law altogether and vowed never to return, because at times the juggle felt too much.
Taking that step away and allowing myself to pause and reflect was the best decision I made. It made me realise my passion is a career in law and helping to support and develop others. One of my reasons for deciding to return to practice and pursue the path to partnership was the hope of inspiring at least one other woman to do the same.
As an advocate for the importance of being your authentic self and inspiring the next generation to strive for their goals, I’m so grateful to be at a firm like Ogier. I’m actively involved in our flexible working and open culture and focus on bringing people together through my involvement in Ogier’s DEI Committee, Senior Women Round Table, Ogier Women’s Circles, the Mental Health First Aiders and the Mentoring Hub.
I’m also very proud to have recently won Champion of the Year at the Citywealth Powerwomen Awards, in recognition of my contribution to supporting and championing others and adding to the positive narrative that junior women should not let the fact that they have family and/or other commitments deter them from pursuing their goals and aspirations.
