Next Generation Partners

Capital markets in Guernsey

Carey Olsen

Carey Olsen is well positioned to assist clients looking to list debt on TISE and those seeking to list on the LSE’s Main and AIM markets, also providing regulatory support to listed companies, seeing them through restructuring measures and handling the acquisition of listed targets. Practice head Ben Morgan handles debt transactions, assisting with the listing of notes on TISE and their subsequent refinancing, while Annette Alexander helps funds looking to list and is also well versed in associated regulatory requirements.

Praxisleiter:

Ben Morgan


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Annette Alexander; Tony Lane


Kernmandanten

Regional REIT Limited


Globalworth Real Estate Investments Limited


Hipgnosis Songs Fund


Shanta Gold Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited, an LSE-listed music IP investment and song management company, on its takeover by Blackstone Europe LLP by way of a scheme of arrangement.
  • Assisted LSE-listed Regional REIT Limited in launching a successful underwritten capital raising of £110.5m.
  • Advised Globalworth Real Estate Investments Limited with respect to the refinancing of its €550m notes due 2025 and €400m notes due 2026 conducted by means of an exchange offer and consent solicitation process and resulting in the issuance of approximately €307m notes due 2029 and €333m notes due 2030.

Mourant

Mourant‘s ‘proactive and responsive’ group advises on matters across the spectrum of debt and equity transactions, overseeing matters ranging from the listing on TISE of notes to IPOs and secondary offerings and securitisation of various assets. The team is spearheaded by John Rochester, who handles financing transactions for notable listed funds, with Darren Bacon advising a number of private equity funds on their capital markets activity, including the acquisition of listed targets. Frances Watson provides listing expertise, including in relation to funds, and is also adept at assisting those clients on their transactions.

Praxisleiter:

John Rochester


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Darren Bacon; Frances Watson; James Cousins; Amy Williamson


Referenzen

‚The team at Mourant is comprised of individuals with a wealth of experience in the field. The team is proactive and responsive.‘

‚My experience of Mourant which makes them unique is the direct contact with senior members of the team. The matters Mourant has assisted us with, the majority of contact we had was with partners and they always made themselves available and provided quality advice.‘

‚The standout individual for me was James Cousins. He made himself available at any time of the day he could and was very adaptable to the moving parts of the particular transaction he was helping us with. He approached each situation diligently and with a level head.‘

Kernmandanten

Investec W&I International PCC Limited


MUFG Bank, Ltd.


Concord Music Group, Inc.


UK Commercial Property REIT Limited


Balanced Commercial Property Trust Limited


Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund Limited


Marron Group UK Holdings Ltd


ETC Holdings (Mauritius) Limited


CC Private Debt Feeder Company Limited


Malton Holdings Limited


DP Aircraft I Limited


Miami International Holdings, Inc.


Leonteq Securities AG, Zurich


Banca Credinvest SA


Investec World Axis PCC Limited


JP Morgan


HVPE


Third Point


Baker Steel Resources Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Investec on the pending migration of W&I International PCC Limited from Guernsey to Luxembourg.
  • Advised a syndicate of lenders, including MUFG Securities, Barclays Bank, Goldman Sachs, Fifth Third Securities and SMBC Nikko and Blackstone Capital Markets as co-managers, in the purchase of music royalty securitisations from Lyra MUSIC Assets (Delaware) L.P.
  • Advised Concord Music Group, Inc on its proposed acquisition, via Concord Chorus Limited, of Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited.

Ogier

Ogier‘s team assists clients with their initial IPOs and subsequent transactions, including the listing of securities on TISE and take-privates by funds and other buyers. The core team is made up of Bryon Rees, who assists listed asset managers in both transactional and regulatory matters, and Tim Clipstone, another listed funds specialist who is adept at overseeing take-privates. Further key members include Richard Sharp, a specialist in matters tied to insurance-linked securities, and Paul Chanter, a specialist in derivatives deals.

Praxisleiter:

Bryon Rees; Tim Clipstone; Richard Sharp; Paul Chanter


Referenzen

‚The team is able to cover a wide variety of transactions, which is very helpful for offshore counsel.‘

‚Bryon Rees is the standout at Ogier – a quality operator with a broad range of knowledge, calm under pressure and always available.‘

Kernmandanten

Brooks MacDonald Group PLC


Starwood Capital


Sixth Street Partners


Freestone Capital Markets


Blackstone


The Schiehallion Fund


Schroders Investment Management


Man GPM CH REIT


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Blackstone on its £1.5bn acquisition and take-private of Hipgnosis Songs Fund.
  • Advised Sixth Street on its $5.1bn take-private acquisition of Bermudian-based insurer Enstar Group.
  • Advised The Schiehallion Fund in relation to its 2024 share buyback programme.

Collas Crill

Collas Crill, under the guidance of Michael Adkins, is able to handle both debt and equity listings on TISE, frequently assisting with the placement of notes, IPOs and with particular knowledge of the regulations governing crypto securities transactions. Simon Heggs advises clients looking to issue and list debt securities, while Steve Moore is noted for his expertise in digital assets, advising on their securitisation and listing in addition to supporting clients in regard to related regulatory issues.

Praxisleiter:

Michael Adkins


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Simon Heggs; Steve Moore


Referenzen

‚The team at Collas Crill delivers a professional and precise service in what could be considered a very niche section of the industry. Their knowledge and expertise is second to none in this area. We have built a helpful and meaningful relationship that allows me to introduce my clients directly to them where necessary, for a faster and more efficient service.‘

‚Working mostly with Simon Heggs has been hugely beneficial. He’s polite, friendly and takes the time to run through any advice to ensure it is properly understood and complete.‘

‚Steve Moore has been instrumental in navigating the challenges we have faced with Virtual Asset Service Provider regulations. In an area which can change quickly and unpredictably, Steve is fast and accurate with his advice.‘

Kernmandanten

Albecq Trust Company Limited


GenTwo AG


Seed Innovations Limited


Curaleaf


ACG Aircraft


Immunocore Plc


RAW Mortgage Funds


Freedom Advantage Funds OEIC PCC Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted as Guernsey legal counsel and listing agent for ACG Aircraft Finance DAC on the listing of up to $1bn of debt notes on TISE.
  • Acted as Guernsey legal counsel and listing agent for Immunocore Holdings Plc on the listing of c. $400m of convertible notes on TISE.
  • Acted for Albecq Trust Company and GenTwo AG on the creation of multiple securitisation investment vehicles and advised with regard to the regulatory requirements and transactional risks of investing in crypto assets.

Walkers

Walkers' capital markets team excels at handling work at a local and global level, with experience in issuances, listings and de-listings. 'Standout individual' Craig Cordle leads the practice and has expertise across exchanges throughout Europe. Matt Sanders also contributes to the practice and advises on work relating to listed investment funds and companies.

Praxisleiter:

Craig Cordle


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Matt Sanders


Referenzen

‚They are proactive and have deep knowledge of the London capital markets.‘

‚Craig Cordle is a standout individual. He is very knowledgeable of the London market, having worked there for many years. He is uniquely placed among his peers when advising on capital markets transactions and and knows the sector inside out.‘

Kernmandanten

The International Stock Exchange Group Limited


Equitix


Tetragon Financial Group Limited


Chrysalis Investments Limited


The Flight and Partners Recovery Fund Limited


Strawberry Star Real Estate PCC Limited


NB Global Monthly Income Fund Limited (in liquidation)


Global Mena Financial Assets Limited


GoldenTree Asset Management LP


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised LSE-listed Custodian Property Income REIT on its proposed all-share recommended merger with LSE-listed abrdn Property Income Trust Limited (API), whereby Custodian Property Income REIT would acquire the entire issued share capital of API by means of a Court-sanctioned Guernsey scheme of arrangement.
  • Advised The International Stock Exchange Limited (TISE) on its scheme of arrangement with MIH East Holdings, Limited (MIH) whereby MIH would acquire the entire issued share capital of TISE by means of a Court-sanctioned Guernsey scheme of arrangement.
  • Acted as Guernsey legal adviser to LSE-traded/Euronext-listed Tetragon Financial Group Limited on a range of matters, including its $25m modified Dutch auction tender offer.