Jersey has proved victorious in the latest battle of the Channel Islands as Jason Romer, the group managing partner of Collas Crill, is set to move from Guernsey to Jersey this summer as he looks to build on the potential that the firm has established on the island since its merger in 2011.

Mr Rome has eight spent years leading the business from Guernsey. He will be permanently based in Jersey from 19 August. Until then he will continue to split his time across both offices.

Following Mr Romer’s move, Christian Hay will take overall responsibility for the business in Guernsey, while Nuno Santos-Costa will remain as Je...