About

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  • Appleby Guernsey’s Corporate and Finance group continues to develop and consolidate its market position as one of the strongest offerings in Guernsey, particularly for banking transactions.
  • The practice handles a wide range of transactional debt work and regulatory advice to international lenders and major UK financial institutions, with a particular expertise in subscription finance.
  • Just over half of the team’s work in Guernsey involves funds finance, advising both lenders and borrowers in loans to funds, their GPs and connected entities.
  • The Appleby team has established a reputation as the go-to firm for reorganisations of large UK financial institutions, which are also typically conducted by means of a scheme of arrangement.
  • This year has seen a particularly busy period dealing with the Guernsey regulatory aspects of a number of acquisitions and disposals in the finance industry.
  • The department is also currently heavily engaged in start-ups and fund raising for new technology companies and the mining industry.
  • Appleby remains the only offshore law firm with a presence in all three of the Crown Dependencies, which is attractive to corporates and financial institutions operating across all three jurisdictions. Furthermore, our ability to advise in conjunction with our offices in all the major offshore international financial centres means we can deliver a unique and seamless service on high-value, multi-jurisdictional transactions. 


Chambers Review

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Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds - Guernsey
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Appleby stands out for its debt, corporate and financing expertise. The firm is regularly called upon by leading UK and US-based onshore firms, financial institutions and multinational companies, with extensive experience of assisting on sophisticated cross-border transactional work. The team advises on a broad range of specialist financing areas, including investment fund finance, property finance and subscription finance.

Work Highlights

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  • Appleby advised the States of Guernsey on its joint venture acquisition with Condor Ferries of a new lifeline ferry.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeremy Berchem
2
Jeremy Berchem
2
Band 2

Jeremy Berchem is the managing partner of Appleby's Guernsey office. He focuses his practice on banking and finance matters, with particular expertise in debt finance. He also assists clients with capital markets transactions, most notably advising on debt issuances.

"Jeremy has extensive experience, is always responsive and happy to help while being very commercially minded."

"Jeremy has a deep understanding of both the commercial and legal issues and is always keen to help."

"Jeremy is a class act. His pragmatic, solutions-driven advice makes him a pleasure to work with."

"Jeremey executed the Guernsey element effectively and economically."

Stuart Tyler
3
Stuart Tyler
Head of Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds
3
Band 3

Stuart Tyler is head of Appleby's Guernsey corporate practice. He provides a broad range of corporate and finance services to top clients. In particular, he is noted for his advice to private and listed real estate funds.

"Stuart is a consummate professional with a broad depth of experience and talent. Crucially, he is able to apply his intellect and extensive background to a wide range of legal matters."

"Stuart is a smart and clever lawyer and a pleasure to work with."

"Stuart provides a great level of commercial acumen."

"It's quite rare to have a lawyer who can think on his feet and deal with complex abstract problems, go straight to what the ideal solution is and help you to work out how he got there."

Tristan Ozanne
U
Tristan Ozanne
U
Up and Coming

Tristan Ozanne offers clients expertise across the full gamut of corporate transactions and financing matters, and has notable experience assisting with cross-border issues.

"Tristan provides efficient, strong legal advice and is a pleasure to work with."

"In addition to his legal knowledge, Tristan also keeps an eye on the business challenges of his clients. He provides helpful and valuable advice on legal matters."

"Tristan is helpful and responsive."

"Tristan is very good, very thorough and easy to talk to."

"Tristan is great on lending and has a strong team with him."

Leona Maharaj
Leona Maharaj
Associates to watch

Leona Maharaj is a highly regarded associate noted for advising clients on a range of finance matters, including credit facilities, refinancing and restructuring.

"Leona is very responsive and knowledgeable."

"Leona provides an excellent level of service, responsiveness and has a comprehensive knowledge of the Guernsey corporate aspects of transactions."

"Leona delivered a good and consistent level of service during our transaction."

"Leona was great to deal with: communicative and able to get up to speed with a complex and fast-paced transaction so she knew exactly how and when to assist on the Guernsey aspects."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Guernsey

Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

Jeremy Berchem
2
Jeremy Berchem
2
Band 2
Stuart Tyler
3
Stuart Tyler
Head of Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds
3
Band 3
Tristan Ozanne
U
Tristan Ozanne
U
Up and Coming
Leona Maharaj
Leona Maharaj
Associates to watch

Members

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Leona Maharaj

Omolola Botsane

Paula Fry

Stuart Tyler

Stuart Tyler

Head of Department

Industries

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Banking & Asset Finance

Fund Finance

Banking and Financial Services

Funds and Investment Services

Insurance and Reinsurance

Mergers & Acquisitions

Private Equity

Real Estate Finance

Transport & Logistics