Delivering ‘a responsive, cost effective and commercially focused service‘, Bedell Cristin covers the full gamut of capital market issues in Jersey, with a strong debt practice that includes securitisations, structured finance, high-yield bonds and debt listings; and on the equity side, an impressive track record in acting as a listing agent on the international stock exchange. Alasdair Hunter is the department leader, with substantial experience in debt listings and structured finance. Sara Johns is a specialist in equity capital markets, with knowledge in advising on public M&A. Louise Ridgway is another key name, assisting with debt and equity listings.

Clients praise Carey Olsen as having ‘a first rate capital markets practice which can be trusted with market leading synthetic securitisation transactions’. The group is most known for debt capital markets transactions, including banking, security, bond and listing issues. On the equity capital markets front, the group has experience in listings and redomiciliations on the London stock exchange. Simon Marks heads the group, and is a debt capital markets specialist. Kate Andrews  is a specialist in high-yield bond issuances. Guy Coltman is noted for IPOs and public M&A transactions. Counsel Matthew Ecobichon  (‘knowledgeable, commercial and ensures transactions run smoothly and well‘) has made a name for himself for high-yield deals and securitisations. Senior associate Ashley Morrison is another recommended lawyer.

At Mourant, capital markets work is a core component of the firm’s wider finance and corporate practice, and the team has experience in complex debt and equity transactions. One area of expertise is cashbox structures, while the group is also well-versed in mandates involving public M&A and bond issuances. In 2021, Robert Hickling was instructed on major bond issuances, but he is also an expert in equity deals. James Hill  has a varied practice involving cashbox share placings, IPOs and high-yield bond issuances. Amy Demetriou has built a strong practice in relation to securities. Gareth Rigby oversees the team.

Ogier‘s capital markets group has expertise in debt and equity, including capital raising transactions across offshore jurisdictions such as BVI, Cayman and Luxembourg, as well as the Channel Islands. The group has particular expertise in cashbox structuring linked to placings and rights issues of listed companies. The group sits within the banking and finance department, under the leadership of Simon Felton. Raulin Amy is an expert in securities listings. Bruce MacNeil  is another name to note for debt work. Alexander Curry, who was promoted to partner in December 2021, has extensive experience in IPOs and public M&A.

Appleby remains active, advising on numerous listings on the international stock exchange, acting as listing agent and sponsor, including for high-yield bonds, debt and hybrid securities issuances by pubic and private Jersey companies. Managing partner James Gaudin leads the team, with expertise in financial products. Christophe Kalinauckas is a specialist in debt capital markets, with an impressive roster of banking sector clients. Senior associate Paul Worsnop has developed a niche in CLO structures.

The team at Maples Group is able to ‘work seamlessly to do the best for the end client‘, coordinating closely with colleagues throughout the firm’s international offshore office network. The group is known for debt capital markets, including high-yield bonds, equity listings and structured finance transactions. Mark Crichton heads the overarching finance team. Paul Burton is most noted for debt capital markets transactions and public M&A. Anna Cochrane and Amy Black are also recommended. Chris Byrne has now left the firm.