Appleby
Appleby is a full-service law firm in Guernsey. The firm also operates in Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Mauritius, Seychelles and Hong Kong.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is recognised for its work in the financial and corporate and investment funds and is particularly active in banking and finance.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Barclays, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citibank, HSBC, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander, Silicon Valley Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and UBS.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Market leading expertise, with a partner led service that excels at pragmatic, commercial advice with a strong sense of market perspective.”
M&A
“Commercially astute and balanced approach to ensure fairness in transaction in respect of completing the transaction.”
Bedell Cristin
Bedell Cristin is an offshore law firm operates in Guernsey. The firm also has offices in British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Singapore and London.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm serves clients in the banking and finance space and regularly advises on corporate and commercial matters. The team is also active in investment funds area.
Other key areas of work for the firm include insolvency, private equity and regulatory matters.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include The Royal Bank of Scotland International, National Westminster Bank, Santander UK, Antares Capital, Barclays Bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland, Pollen Street Capital, Catalyst Investment Management (Guernsey), and Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial services regulatory
“They offer a timely response and are always objective even when the analysis is clearly not the desired outcome.”
M&A
“Very responsive and client focused. Able to offer clear advice and solutions.”
Carey Olsen
Carey Olsen is a full-service law firm in Guernsey. The firm also operates across a global network of nine offices including British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Jersey, Cape town, Hong Kong, London, and Singapore.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on financial and corporate work including private equity and investment funds. The firm also regularly advises on corporate and M&A, and is also active in banking and finance, capital markets, and private wealth sectors.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include CEIBA Investments, Peel Hunt, States of Guernsey, Macquarie Group, Riverstone Energy, JPMorgan Global Core Real Assets, Starwood Capital Group, Blackstone Capital Partners, and VinaCapital.
Ferbrache & Farrell
Ferbrache & Farrell is an independent law firm in Guernsey. The firm was founded in 2016 and has a a single jurisdiction focus.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in the financial and corporate and investment funds sectors. Its expertise includes M&A, securities and listings, corporate governance and related regulatory matters. The sector of focus of the firm also includes eGaming.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Deutsche Bank, Global Net Lease, Hitecvision, Internet Fusion Group, Lakestar, Norvestor, White Star Capital, Prime Investments, and Motion Ventures.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“They have a good commercial understanding which means their legal solutions are practical and workable. They really care about their clients and their businesses.”
Investment funds
“They are exceptional in their understanding of Guernsey company law as it pertains to funds. They were very good at making us aware of the legal and secretarial processes that needed to be undertaken. The took the lead with engaging the regulator on our matters which proved a masterstroke in getting the structure and all its components approved.”
Mourant Ozannes
Mourant Ozannes is an offshore law firm in Guernsey with over 60 years’ experience in the market and is a member of Guernsey Finance. The firm has offices in Guernsey, the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Hong Kong, Jersey, Longdon, and Mauritius.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is focused on financial and corporate work and is particularly strong in investment funds and banking and finance. The firm also advises on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and Jersey.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include MSC, BGH, the Bard Bidco Syndicated facility, HSBC, RBS, Lloyds, Barclays, Brookfield, HgCapital, Brockton Capital, and Pantheon.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Outstanding service. Very commercial, first-rate knowledge of the law and of our client.”
M&A
“The Mourant team provided their input in a timely manner. Compared with other overseas counsel, their advice was practical.”
Ogier
Ogier is an offshore law firm that has been serving clients for over 150 years and operates in Guernsey. The firm also has offices in British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Jersey and Luxembourg.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm’s Guernsey office focuses principally on financial matters, particularly investment funds, private equity, corporate M&A, banking and finance, restructuring, trust, and private wealth matters.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corporate, Foresight Group Holdings, The Downing Group, Vision Blue Resources, Tanjun Capital, and Equitix.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Financial services regulatory
“Exceptionally responsive and business-focussed, truly understanding our business.”
Investment funds
“Very responsive, commercial and helpful throughout.”
Walkers
Walkers is a full-service offshore law firm in Guernsey and was founded in 2016. With the merger of Walkers and AO Hall, which was established in 2005, the office is led by Managing Partner Matt Sanders.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on financial and corporate matters and is active in banking deals, M&A and restructuring and insolvency.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Apex, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Investec Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland International, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Exchange, and Guernsey Investment Fund.
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Investment funds
“Very responsive and proactive service. They provide high quality advice. Particular strength in economic substance.”
Financial services regulatory
“Very proactive and helpful. keen to work as part of the overall team of advisers and provide practical solutions.”
