Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

Mourant is noted for its investment fund expertise, with regular work on the establishment and ongoing maintenance of a wide range of investment structures. The firm is also proficient in a range of corporate work, including stock exchange listings, schemes of arrangement and financing transactions. Its lawyers frequently act for financial institutions, investment managers and infrastructure funds, and they are often engaged on high-profile M&A transactions.

"Mourant is a leading firm in the offshore world."

"The team are steeped in the funds industry, and their advice is always commercially focused and reflective of industry practice and the latest regulatory thinking."

"Mourant provides high-quality advice delivered on time. The team are on top of the latest developments and can quickly figure out what impact they could have on the business of the client."

"They have an excellent grasp of options and trends, and a clear understanding of complex points."

"Mourant are in the first tier of advisers in Guernsey and the other key offshore jurisdictions. They have always been able to provide us with the expertise requested, whether on corporate, financing or other transactions."

Mourant acted as Guernsey counsel to Icon Infrastructure on the USD3.6 billion raising of its sixth fund.

Frances Watson operates a highly regarded, wide-ranging practice encompassing M&A, as well as fund formation, financing and restructuring matters. Her clients include companies, funds and financial institutions. "Frances is very user-friendly, a good team player and terribly responsive." "She's a first-class technical lawyer and a pleasure to deal with." "Frances is excellent to work with - she has a good blend of expertise and thoughtfulness." "Frances is a fantastic funds lawyer with an in-depth knowledge of the options and market trends, and a very responsive and productive approach."

Darren Bacon sustains a noteworthy funds practice where he advises on fund formations and regulatory issues. He also works with clients on securitisation transactions. "Darren is my go-to Guernsey funds lawyer." "Darren is extremely knowledgeable and provides good commercial advice."

Helen Wyatt has a noteworthy practice encompassing both corporate and finance elements, and frequently advises on refinancings, acquisitions and securitisation matters. "Helen is a very good lawyer who is practical and prompt. She's never let me down." "Helen provides sensible and practical advice."

John Lewis advises funds, companies and financial institutions on a range of matters including acquisitions, capital calls and regulatory issues. "John is always willing to help and deal with the client's requirements."

John Rochester is noted for his experience advising companies and financial institutions on an array of matters including mergers, financings and take-privates. "John is great. He's very proactive, and nothing is too much trouble. He checks in on things and comes across as genuinely enthusiastic about what he does. I really trust him to deliver." "John is a sensible and commercial lawyer; he doesn't grandstand."