Carey Olsen‘s corporate team assists clients engaged in high-value cross-border M&A transactions and restructurings, with particular expertise in deals which involve Guernsey structures. In addition to acting for LSE-listed clients, the firm advises on transactions concerning Guernsey-registered buyers and sellers. The team is led by Tom Carey - who advises private equity and investment fund clients on a range of transactional and restructuring matters - and public and private M&A, schemes of arrangement and listings specialist Tony Lane. Andrew Boyce‘s practice includes investment and finance transactions, with particular expertise in the establishment and structuring of open and closed-ended funds and associated credit and structured finance products. Senior associate Arya Hashemi is the key contact for cross-border M&A and competition issues.

The practice at Mourant handles the complete spectrum of corporate and transactional matters, handling both multi-jurisdictional M&A, and deals between Guernsey-domiciled clients. The team is particularly well versed in advising the financial sector, assisting target and bidder companies with the regulatory aspects of transactions. Real estate deals are a further area of focus for the firm and practice head John Rochester, who advises on real estate structuring and financing. Frances Watson‘s practice includes both public and private M&A and transactions involving family offices, while John Lewis handles transactions and restructurings in the private wealth space. Helen Wyatt specialises in regulatory advice in the financial services sector, as does senior associate Charlotte Brown, who joined the firm from Ogier in May 2022. Alana Gillies Ridout advises on private M&A and commercial contracts.

Ogier‘s ‘totally reliable’ corporate practice group offers an all-encompassing service, covering both local and cross-border M&A, alongside regulatory, private wealth, real estate and competition matters. Contentious insolvency and other court proceedings also fall within the team’s scope. The leadership trio consists of Bryon Rees, who advises on private equity transactions; funds and investment structure specialist Tim Clipstone; and insurance specialist Richard Sharp, who returned to the team from Bedell Cristin in February 2023. Senior associate James Walsh rejoined from the same firm in July 2022. Managing associates Richard Doyle and Michelle Watson Bunn are also noted, as is senior associate James Dickinson.

Walkers is adept at handling cross-border M&A and other corporate transactions, advising clients including private equity houses and fintech companies on multi-jurisdictional deals, restructuring measures and investments, in addition to providing regulatory support. Leading the practice are managing partner Matt Sanders, an M&A and corporate structuring specialist, and Craig Cordle, who advises on the sale, acquisition and structuring of listed and private funds. Chris Hutley-Hurst is noted for his international tax practice, while senior counsel Jessica Robinson specialises in transactions involving trust companies. Kate Storey, acting as a consultant as of April 2023, handles insurance and funds matters.

Appleby specialises in handling multi-jurisdictional transactions and related regulatory matters, in particular those that are carried out via Guernsey schemes of arrangement, while also advising on the restructuring of UK-based financial institutions. The ‘absolutely first class’ Stuart Tyler leads the team, with a broad workload which spans acquisitions of insolvent companies, regulatory matters, debt financing and fundraising.

Bedell Cristin marshals expertise in all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including funds, banking and regulatory issues, advising clients on both international and Guernsey-based transactions. Leading the practice is the ‘very committed’ managing partner Kate Ovenden, who combines funds, banking and finance expertise with her substantial M&A practice. Dylan Latimer is the team’s private equity specialist, advising real estate and infrastructure investors on multi-jurisdictional transactions.  John Scanlan joined from Carey Olsen in January 2023, augmenting the firm’s M&A and investment fund offering, while insurance specialist Richard Sharp and associate James Walsh returned to Ogier in February 2023 and July 2022 respectively. Associate Tendai Gakanje is also recommended for M&A and corporate advisory work.

The ‘strong skillset and knowledge’ of the Collas Crill team allows it to assist with a range of advisory, transactional and regulatory matters, particularly in regulated sectors, including the medicinal cannabis and mining industries. Practice head Wayne Atkinson ‘thinks outside of the box’ when advising companies on regulations affecting their operations, and also regularly assists with M&A deals. Consultant Paul Wilkes specialises in investment fund transactions, while Simon Heggs is noted for his listed M&A practice. Senior associate Ben Le Page works alongside the firm’s Jersey, BVI and Cayman teams, handling cross-border M&A.

The ‘proactive and collaborative’ Babbé LLP team advises on international M&A, and local regulatory and advisory issues, with a particular specialisation in assisting investment managers with the establishment of Guernsey-domiciled funds and associated transactions. Leading the practice is Tristan Ozanne, who offers combined M&A and banking and finance expertise. Counsel Ann Halliday is noted for her retail and commercial banking practice, while associate Amy Parker, who joined the firm from a South African investment manager in June 2022, handles private M&A and corporate restructuring.

Corporate clients, family offices and HNWIs instruct Ferbrache & Farrell LLP to advise them on M&A, advisory and regulatory matters, with the team regularly working alongside the firm’s property and dispute resolution departments to deliver cross-practice assistance. Funds and asset management specialist Gavin Farrell leads the team. Helen McGeoch handles M&A, joint ventures and shareholder agreements. Associate Joshua Black is recommended for both corporate, and banking and finance advice, while senior associate Stuart Nash, who joined the firm from AFR Advocates in January 2022, advises on the property aspects of corporate transactions.