Carey Olsen‘s corporate offering encompasses both transactional and structuring matters, and the firm is regularly instructed by private equity houses, other funds and their onshore advisors in relation to M&A deals with Guernsey elements, while also overseeing mergers between Guernsey-based clients. The team is led by Tom Carey, who assists private equity clients with their transactions, as well as overseeing fund structuring mandates, together with Tony Lane, whose wide-ranging practice covers public and private M&A and joint venture structuring. Andrew Boyce assists private equity clients with the structuring of new investment vehicles, also assisting them with financing and transactional activities.

‘Excellent Guernsey legal and regulatory knowledge’ characterises Mourant‘s corporate offering, allowing it to tackle challenges ranging from private equity investments to transactions involving listed companies and spanning the gamut of related regulatory matters. Heading the team is John Rochester, who is well versed in overseeing schemes of arrangement in addition to handling financing arrangements. Frances Watson maintains a broad practice, handling M&A and fund deals in addition to assisting with corporate restructurings, while John Lewis is noted for his expertise in private M&A and family office transactions. Alana Gillies Ridout is sought after for her combination of transactional and competition law expertise.

Ogier‘s transactional capabilities range from private equity-led take-privates to schemes of arrangement, advising both local and international clients on their acquisitions and disposals and also providing assistance on restructuring matters. The practice leadership group consists of ‘standout partner’ Bryon Rees, who handles both corporate and private wealth transactions, funds specialist Tim Clipstone and Richard Sharp, who combines M&A expertise with in-depth knowledge of the insurance and reinsurance sector. 2024 also saw a number of arrivals, with Mourant‘s Andrew Grant, an insurance specialist, joining in December, following the funds and capital markets-focused Liam Murphy‘s arrival from A&L Goodbody LLP in May.

Walkers‘ ‘ability to manage high-stakes negotiations’ allows it to take on large scale private-equity led deals, overseeing cross-border M&A transactions and also assisting corporate clients with restructuring and redomiciliation matters. Leading the team are Guernsey managing partner Matt Sanders, who couples M&A experience with expertise in fund structuring, and Craig Cordle, who handles public and private mergers, as well as competition issues. The ‘outstanding’ Chris Hutley-Hurst combines a considerable M&A track record with knowledge of related tax and regulatory requirements. Jessica Robinson specialises in insurance sector matters alongside her financial services M&A work, while Charlotte Gonçalves advises financial services clients on Guernsey regulatory requirements.

Appleby‘s ‘responsive and comprehensive’ team considerably strengthened its partnership in 2024, with Bedell Cristin‘s Dylan Latimer and Babbé LLP‘s Tristan Ozanne arriving in October. Both new arrivals add considerable M&A experience to the practice, with Ozanne also offering expertise in financing matters, while Latimer is noted for his knowledge of insurance sector structures, including captives and reinsurance. Heading the team is Stuart Tyler, whose practice spans transactions, insolvency and Guernsey’s financial services regulatory regime. September 2025 saw Kate Ovenden and Tendai Gakanje join the team from Bedell Cristin.

Collas Crill‘s ‘incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and resourceful’ team is instructed for its expertise in a number of growth sectors, ranging from digital assets to cannabis, overseeing transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions. Overseeing the firm’s efforts is Wayne Atkinson, who advises both regulated clients and investment funds on their transactions, in addition to assisting clients looking to navigate Guernsey’s regulatory environment. Simon Heggs' practice focuses on cross-border M&A, but he is also noted for his expertise in both transactions and regulatory matters in the crypto-asset arena, where he works closely with Steve Moore.

Bedell Cristin advises on a range of transactional and regulatory mandates, handling both Guernsey-based and international M&A deals, related financing arrangements and restructuring matters. John Scanlan brings a ‘can-do attitude’ to his work on private and public M&A and financing arrangements. Dylan Latimer left the firm in October 2024, with Kate Ovenden and Tendai Gakanje departing in September 2025.

Corporates, funds and HNWIs rely on Ferbrache & Farrell LLP for their acquisitions and divestments in Guernsey, the UK and Europe, in addition to assisting clients as they undergo restructuring measures. Practice head Gavin Farrell advises funds and other asset managers on their transactional matters and related financing structures. Helen McGeoch offers experience in financing arrangements, while Stuart Nash handles both corporate and property transactions.