Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds - Guernsey
What the team is known for
Collas Crill has undertaken notable work on investment fund matters, and local and international M&A. The team frequently acts for international financial institutions, property investors and investment managers. Its lawyers provide niche expertise in IT and IP matters and frequently advise fund managers seeking to launch open and closed-end funds.
Strengths
"They are a good, solid team with the necessary skills needed to complete work in a timely manner."
"The firm not only understands the law and regulations but also understands the commerciality of deals."
Work highlights
Collas Crill acted for Goodbody Health, a Canadian listed CBD and wellness company, on its migration to Guernsey and listing on the Acquis stock exchange.
Notable practitioners
Wayne Atkinson is head of Collas Crill's corporate, finance and funds team. He has a wide-ranging practice advising asset managers on fund structuring, and corporate groups on structured finance transactions and M&A. "Wayne is an excellent leader who supports his team in achieving successful outcomes that are time and cost sensitive." "He's technically sound and very responsive."
Simon Heggs has wide-ranging expertise and works with clients on both corporate transactions and banking matters. "Simon is very sensible and practical. I have a great deal of trust in him." "Simon is very responsive."
Gareth Morgan is recognised as an up-and-coming partner in the Guernsey corporate and finance space. He has noteworthy expertise in advising clients that operate in regulated industries. "Gareth is an excellent lawyer who helps us and our clients achieve sophisticated corporate and fund structures both on time and on budget."