Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds | UK

Carey Olsen is considered a leading light for Guernsey corporate and finance matters, 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 representing lenders and lender groups.

Mourant is noted for its investment fund expertise and often advises on the establishment and ongoing maintenance of a 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.

Ogier stands out for its investment fund, corporate and financing work, demonstrating key skills in establishing and maintaining investment funds. It is regularly called upon by leading UK and US-based onshore firms, financial institutions and multinational companies. The team also provides complementary expertise in regulatory matters arising from Guernsey transactional activity, and offers skilled handling of restructuring, refinancing and insolvency matters.

Walkers is a full-service firm with an international offering. It advises on a range of investment fund-related matters, and has strength in the structuring and restructuring of a range of investment structures. The team has additional capabilities in lender-side financing and M&A. Its lawyers frequently work with international financial institutions, technology companies and institutional investors.

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.

Bedell Cristin has a highly regarded corporate team that advises on M&A, insurance work, and banking and finance matters. The firm offers particular expertise in establishing protected and incorporated cell companies for investment funds, with additional expertise in advising on Islamic finance structures. Its lawyers have recognised depth and experience in handling real estate transactions.

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.

Ferbrache & Farrell houses a strong Guernsey team that advises on both corporate and finance matters. The team frequently acts for investment funds, banks and private equity firms.