Ranking tables
Offshore: Corporate & Finance | UK
Isle of Man
Rankings overview for Departments
- Andrew Harding DQ Advocates1 Years Ranked
Garry Manley Appleby2 Years Ranked
Geoff Kermeen Keystone Law11 Years Ranked
Juan Thornley Appleby7 Years Ranked- Mark R Dougherty DQ Advocates19 Years Ranked
Scott Leonard-Morgan Cains7 Years Ranked
Steven Quayle Cains11 Years Ranked
Tom Brook Appleby2 Years Ranked- Alex SpencerSimcocks
- Lorcan O’MahonyM&P Legal
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 ApplebyOffshore: Corporate & Finance2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedAppleby is considered a first port of call by financial institutions for a wide range of M&A and transactional matters. The firm offers a strong roster of lawyers with considerable cross-border expertise, including noted strength in British Virgin Islands law. Appleby has notable expertise in real estate finance and when handling work for aviation sector clients. It is also experienced in representing publicly traded companies, handling shareholder disputes and IPOs.
1 CainsOffshore: Corporate & Finance2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedCains is an acknowledged leader in capital markets, restructuring and aviation finance, with clients including banks, hedge funds and local companies. It provides expertise in the aerospace, entertainment and shipping markets, among others. It displays strengths in contract negotiation, financing and regulatory matters. Cains offers additional expertise in work involving fiduciary services companies.
Band 2
2 DQ AdvocatesOffshore: Corporate & Finance2026 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedDQ Advocates is active on a range of matters including shipping, investment funds and M&A. Its client list is composed of multinational corporations and financial institutions, as well as local businesses and high net worth individuals. The firm is also sought after for its aviation expertise, handling a range of transactional and advisory matters in that sector. DQ Advocates is particularly active on behalf of clients in the shipping industry.
2 Keystone LawOffshore: Corporate & Finance2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedKeystone Law's Isle of Man lawyers service a broad range of clients. They advise corporate entities, both local and international, on acquisitions, sales and complex structuring matters. The firm's financing capabilities are well known, and Keystone's lawyers regularly assist top UK banks and financial institutions with both borrower-side and lender-side representation.