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Corporate & Finance - Isle of Man

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What the Team is Known For

Appleby is considered a first port of call by financial institutions for a wide range of M&A and transactional matters. The firm offers a strong roster of lawyers with considerable cross-border expertise, including noted strength in British Virgin Islands law. Appleby has notable expertise in real estate finance and when handling work for aviation sector clients. It is also experienced in representing publicly traded companies, handling shareholder disputes and IPOs.

Strengths

Appleby is a large team that is very knowledgeable and aware of the market.

The team has a truly first-class level of expertise and exceptionally strong capabilities across a wide range of disciplines.

The firm's service levels are excellent. The team are always prompt and responsive.

The team has great strength in depth. They are always able to locate the correct expertise for the matter in hand.

Work Highlights

Appleby advised Tesco on its acquisition of Shoprite, which was the Isle of Man's largest supermarket chain.

Notable practitioners

Garry Manley leads the firm's corporate local practice group in the Isle of Man. He is particularly experienced acting on corporate transactions and has a broad range of experience, including retail, pharmaceuticals and finance.

 

Garry has a natural ability to combine technical legal requirements with commercial pragmatism.

Juan Thornley assists companies, banks and other financial institutions with a range of corporate matters including M&A and stock listings.
 

Juan assists with complex matters and demonstrates both clarity and pragmatism.

 

Juan is an excellent resource.

 

Juan is excellent to work with, very responsive and knowledgeable.

Tom Brook is noted for his expertise in financing matters, where he frequently acts for hedge funds and lenders.

 

Tom is my go-to lawyer in the Isle of Man.

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Garry Manley
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Tom Brook
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