Department profile
Appleby

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Jersey


Appleby

Rankings

About

Provided by Appleby

  • Our Corporate team is one of the largest and most recognised offshore. We advise a wide variety of local and international organisations including a large number of FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies on every aspect of corporate and commercial law.
  • Appleby Jersey’s Corporate and Finance group continues to expand in strength and expertise in an ever growing competitive market.
  • Fund finance has now become a main market phenomenon with most global banks keen to grow market share. The market leading Appleby Fund Finance team continues to be exceptionally strong in this field.
  • We remain one of the top Listing Sponsors on the Channel Islands Securities Exchange.
  • Our group regularly takes cross-border corporate & commercial work involving Appleby offices in one of the eight jurisdictions in which we operate. Our clients appreciate our ability to provide one point of contact, which enables them to reduce their exposure and involvement to numerous offshore firms and, as such, reduce inconsistencies in the advice given and control their costs.

Industries (8)

  • Banking& Financial Services
  • Private Equity
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Banking & Asset Finance
  • Fund Finance
  • Funds & Investment Services
  • Insurance

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Jersey


What the Team is Known For

Appleby is regularly called upon by public and private companies and financial institutions to advise on a wide range of transactions. The firm draws from a strong global offering to provide integrated advice across the Channel Islands and the Caribbean British Overseas Territories. The team is frequently called upon for funds finance and Securities Exchange work, and represents a prominent group of international banking clients.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Appleby are very user-friendly, with tailored and pragmatic advice. The team is excellent and is resourced with the appropriate quality of associates.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Appleby's advice is commercially driven, and the team delivers high-quality solutions with ease and speed.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Appleby understand commercial dynamics and sensitivities, including the complex regulatory landscape.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Andrew Weaver
    Band 3Andrew Weaver

    Andrew Weaver

    Andrew Weaver serves as head of Appleby's Jersey corporate department. He ably advises funds, corporate groups and large financial institutions on a comprehensive range of matters.

    • Andrew gives pragmatic direction, delivers bespoke services and is an excellent communicator.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Andrew is excellent to deal with and is very responsive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
    • Andrew is very commercial and experienced. I highly recommend him.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Appleby (1)

Jersey

Members

Provided by Appleby

  • Christophe Kalinauckas

  • James Gaudin

    Head of Department

  • Simon Felton

  • Daniel Healy

  • Paul Worsnop

  • Johanna Murphy

  • Tom Vibert

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