Chambers Review
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Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds - Guernsey
What the Team is Known For
Carey Olsen is considered a leading light for Guernsey corporate and finance, drawing from a strong team of pan-Channel Islands practitioners to provide integrated cross-island services. The team has particular strengths in investment fund matters and advising on IPOs. Its lawyers frequently advise private equity houses and fund managers, and they offer broad experience in representing lenders and lender groups.
Strengths
They have a deep level of client understanding and a nuanced and practical approach. They also have an excellent grasp of commercial angles.
Carey Olsen have extensive experience in the areas we need them for. They are quick and very professional with their responses, and their work is always of the highest standard and quality.
They are a top-tier firm in Guernsey and have very good lawyers who are nice people too.
Work Highlights
Carey Olsen represented Hipgnosis Songs Fund in its takeover by Blackstone Europe.
Notable practitioners
Ben Morgan is a highly respected funds lawyer who works with asset managers on structuring mandates for a range of funds. His practice is comprehensive, and he is comfortable with advising fund managers of all stripes, including those launching private equity, hedge and real estate funds.
Ben is available when needed and has a strong team alongside him.
Ben is a very professional and experienced lawyer.
Ben has been very helpful and sophisticated when it comes to offshore and Guernsey law.
Tom is a top-notch lawyer.
Tom is great. He comes up with clever solutions to difficult problems.
Andrew Boyce wins plaudits for his funds practice, which includes advice to asset managers on fund structuring. He also works with banking clients on fund financing mandates.
Andrew is a very experienced operator with an excellent client care focus.
Andrew is an excellent lawyer who understands the market and the clients he acts for. He is top-class.
Annette Alexander is noted for her broad practice, where she advises fund clients across asset classes on acquisitions, as well as assisting on capital market issuances and regulatory matters.
Annette has excellent articulation of technical and commercial expertise that helps to provide a balanced picture for decision-making.
Annette is superb. She is incredibly responsive and knows our business inside out; she is commercial and is an absolute pleasure to work with.
Christopher Anderson advises public companies and funds on acquisitions. As well as his transactional activity, he is also comfortable with aiding investment managers with fund formation.
Christopher is excellent.
Chris provides very good service.
Christopher is very good at what he does.
David Crosland is well regarded for his expertise in the launching of investment funds. His clients include both established fund managers and fledgling venture capital clients, in addition to financial services firms.
David has consistently impressed us with his expertise and proactive approach. He is always quick to respond, providing clear, actionable advice that is tailored to our business requirements.
David is proactive and knowledgeable.
Tony is very knowledgeable.
Kim Paiva is noted for her expertise in a range of finance matters, including investments, financings and restructuring. She has experience both domestically and internationally.
Kim shows extremely strong professional commitment, with an even stronger emotional intelligence to manage delicate commercial transactions.
Kim is technically brilliant and has great commercial awareness. She is very responsive and a delight to deal with.
Kim is an absolute star who provides excellent advice and guidance.
Rachel De La Haye has a burgeoning practice advising clients on the structuring, regulation and operation of investment funds, as well as general corporate issues.
Rachel is as good as it gets in Guernsey.
Rachel is efficient and reliable.
Rachel is an exceptional lawyer.
Rachel is excellent. She's incredibly hard-working, puts in a huge amount of hours and keeps the clients very happy.
Rachel provides excellent client delivery and efficiency of service. She is always a pleasure to work with.