Appleby’s ‘solutions-driven team’ is noted for its work in the funds and real estate finance fields, acting for an impressive roster of banking clients and alternative lenders on the arranging and refinancing of a range of facilities. The ‘proactive and commercial’ Jeremy Berchem co-heads the group, maintaining a practice that covers subscription, asset, and property financing, in addition to assisting with the issuance of debt instruments, while alongside him Stuart Tyler focuses on debt financing. Paula Fry acts for funds clients requiring real estate financing, with Leona Maharaj advising borrowers and lenders across a range of banking matters. Dylan Latimer and Tristan Ozanne both joined the practice in October 2024.

Carey Olsen acts for a client base consisting of both lenders and borrowers on fund, acquisition, and property financing matters, including an increasing NAV lending practice and a growing focus on end-of-life facilities. Practice head Andrew Boyce specialises in structuring fund finance facilities, which dovetails with his expertise in fund formation, with additional experience overseeing capital calls and leveraged financing deals. Ben Morgan acts for funds on downstream banking and finance transactions, with Tom Carey and Annette Alexander both supporting a roster of funds clients on fund formation and financing arrangements.

Mourant‘s ‘technically excellent’ team advises banks and funds, having overseen a spectrum of refinancing mandates in 2023, and continues to act for private equity clients on downstream acquisition financing. The practice is also increasingly advising clients on their positions regarding pre-enforcement and insolvency matters. Practice head John Rochester handles real estate and asset financing arrangements, with a notable aircraft finance niche. John Lewis brings extensive fund financing experience, and, alongside Frances Watson, acts for funds clients on the restructuring and refinancing of existing facilities. Helen Wyatt is well versed in the regulatory challenges tied to banking and finance transactions, while Alana Gillies Ridout‘s practice encompasses real estate and fund financing.

‘Nothing is too challenging’ for Ogier, which assists syndicates, individual banks and alternative lenders with the structuring of a range of financing facilities, including acquisition, fund and real estate finance, while also advising on the restructuring of existing loans. The team is led in partnership by Christopher Jones, a specialist in acquisition and asset finance, and ‘standout partner’ Paul Chanter, renowned for his leveraged finance work. Matthew Macfarlane brings a broad financing expertise, advising on acquisition, fund and real estate finance, while also on matters arising out of insolvencies and linked restructuring processes.

Babbé LLP is well positioned to assist clients in both the domestic market and those engaged in cross-border finance transactions, bringing a ‘collegiate, responsive, and considered’ approach to structures including revolving credit facilities and secured lending deals. Ann Halliday represents a number of banks, advising them on both lending arrangements, including the drafting of LMA documents, and associated regulatory matters.

Bedell Cristin‘s banking team acts for a range of lenders, including international banks and alternative credit providers, on the structuring of real estate finance, with niche expertise in insurance-linked securities and Islamic finance. The practice, under the leadership of Kate Ovenden, is also able to advise borrowers and provide lenders with enforcement assistance.

Fund and Islamic finance are the core pillars of Collas Crill‘s banking practice, which has also grown its practice in respect of family offices and other private wealth structures. The newly restructured Financial Services & Regulatory team is led by Wayne Atkinson, who handles a mixture of lender and borrower-side mandates. Simon Heggs and Ben Le Page are noted for their fund and real estate finance practices, while also increasingly advising on loans taken out by private wealth vehicles. Ian Petherbridge maintains a lender-side practice, advising on a wide range of facilities.

Ferbrache & Farrell LLP provides ‘efficient and to-the-point advice’ to predominantly borrower-side clients, acting for funds looking to secure financing for their investments and other activities. ‘Best lawyer in Guernsey’ Gavin Farrell heads the team, focusing on financing tied to funds and asset management. Helen McGeoch acts for both private equity clients and banks across the spectrum of finance facilities, while also providing advice on regulatory issues.

Walkers is as adept in acquisition financing as it is with fund and asset finance transactions. The group has particular expertise in structuring financing for aircraft, and financing for real estate acquisitions. Heading the team are Zoë Hallam, a fund finance specialist noted for her expertise in NAV facilities, and Kim Paiva, whose practice centres on asset finance but who also advises on leveraged finance deals and real estate financing. The latter areas are key areas of focus for Alex Wickens, who also provides expertise on Islamic finance structures.