Raquel Du Boulay-Chastanet
Rodney Bay, Gros Islet,ST.LUCIA
Summary
Dynamic project management professional with a versatile skill set in problem-solving and collaboration, consistently driving projects to successful completion. Known for finding necessary solutions to see goals to fruition. Recognized for adaptability and a proactive approach in delivering effective solutions that address diverse challenges. Passionate about leveraging expertise to enhance project outcomes and contribute to project success.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sole Partnership
Raquel Du Boulay-Chastanet, Chambers
- Operates a civil law practice with a primary focus on commercial law in particular conveyancing, mortgage work, asset transfers, corporate structures, succession planning, international finance and banking.
Partner
Du Boulay, Anthony & Co.
Castries, Saint Lucia
01.2005 - 01.2021
- Attorney-at-Law, Notary Royal
- Managed a very successful general civil practice with a large international client base.
- Primary focus was on asset transfers, corporate structures, conveyancing, mortgage work and international banking and finance advice.
Vice President Trust and Investment Services
Espirito Santo Bank of Florida
09.2001 - 08.2002
- Managed incoming and outgoing cash on behalf of trust account customers.
- Reviewed custody reports.
- Communicated trades made on behalf of trust customers.
- Chaired quarterly trust committee meetings
- Responsible for developing the offshore service department of the Bank with the aim of offering trusts, foundations and offshore companies.
- Met with customers of the Bank to explain the trust and foundation concepts in an effort to ascertain whether either was a suitable device for their needs.
- Educated and trained the account officers of the Bank in understanding the trust and foundation concepts, identifying and targeting potential customers form the Bank’s existing client base and marketed these concepts to customers.
- Liaised regularly with the account officers at the representative office in Brazil in order to familiarize them with the trust and foundation concepts.
- Reviewed account opening documentation for new as well as older customers to ensure that documentation was compliant as well as current.
- Drafted the Know Your Customer forms currently used by the Bank in opening new accounts.
Legal Counsel / Trust Administrator / Private Banking Officer
Banco Atlantico (Bahamas) Bank & Trust Limited
01.2001 - 08.2002
- Established the Trust Department within the Bank which provided the Bank, its overseas parent and sister branches and its customers, at that time, with a valuable and lucrative new service.
- Co-drafted the legal documents for use by the Bank’s Trust Department as well as its banking officers in respect of new bank account openings.
- Educated and trained the staff at the Bank’s representative offices throughout South and Central America in the establishment and administration of trusts and offshore structures in the Bahama, where its main offshore branch was situated.
- Advised clients of the Bank both on the suitability of a trust to achieve their objectives. Structured trusts to meet each client’s individual needs.
- Reviewed Bank documentation relating to the establishment of International Business Companies (IBCs) and to the opening of current, time deposit and fiduciary services accounts.
- Promoted Banco Atlantico’s private banking facilities, products and services.
- Explained to the Bank’s clients the features of each private banking facility and ascertained which product best suited the clients’ requirements.
- Liaised with and instructed attorneys representing the Bank’s interests.
Barrister-at-law, Solicitor, Notary Royal
Gordon, Gordon & Company, Chambers
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Interviewed clients, appeared in Court, conducted legal research, prepared and wrote legal opinions, drafted pleadings, contracts, conveyances and other legal documents and set administrative policies.
Public Relations Officer, Spanish Interpreter
Sandals Regency Hotel
06.1994 - 08.1994
- Primarily responsible for guest relations, in particular, guests from Latin America. Conducted familiarization trips with tour operators and travel agents both in Spanish and English.
Jazz Festival Co-ordinator
St. Lucia Tourist Board
04.1993 - 05.1993
- Assisted in the overall production of the 1993 Jazz Festival but primarily responsible for co-ordinating activities for foreign journalists and liaising with the artists ensuring that their needs were met particularly in reference to their accommodation and transportation.
Education
No Degree - Bar
Inns of Court School of Law
London, England 09.1996 - 06.1997
Master of Arts - International Trust Administration
Mc Hari Institute, School of Trusts
Nassau, Bahamas 01.2000 - 04.2001
Bachelor of Law Degree - Hons
University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England01-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Spanish
University of Western Ontario
Ontario, Canada01-1993
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Travel
- Writing
- Tennis
Timeline
Partner
Du Boulay, Anthony & Co.
01.2005 - 01.2021
Vice President Trust and Investment Services
Espirito Santo Bank of Florida
09.2001 - 08.2002
Legal Counsel / Trust Administrator / Private Banking Officer
Banco Atlantico (Bahamas) Bank & Trust Limited
01.2001 - 08.2002
Master of Arts - International Trust Administration
Mc Hari Institute, School of Trusts
01.2000 - 04.2001
Barrister-at-law, Solicitor, Notary Royal
Gordon, Gordon & Company, Chambers
01.1998 - 12.2000
No Degree - Bar
Inns of Court School of Law
09.1996 - 06.1997
Public Relations Officer, Spanish Interpreter
Sandals Regency Hotel
06.1994 - 08.1994
Jazz Festival Co-ordinator
St. Lucia Tourist Board
04.1993 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Law Degree - Hons
University of Wolverhampton
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy and Spanish
University of Western Ontario
Sole Partnership
Raquel Du Boulay-Chastanet, Chambers