The ‘technically strong lawyers’ at Carey Olsen were joined in January 2024 by Tristan Maultby, who arrives from Walkers and brings with him a practice that covers real estate and Sharia-compliant finance structures. This augments the firm’s existing specialism in real estate finance, and its experience in overseeing the refinancing of existing facilities and acting on complex fund and acquisition finance mandates. Heading the team is Robin Smith, who maintains a borrower and lender-side practice, advising funds and banks on financing structures. Kate Andrews is the key contact for debt restructuring, with Peter German focusing predominantly on real estate financing. Fiona Dalton is also noted for her real estate finance work, acting for investment funds and family offices, and with particular expertise in JPUT structures.

Mourant advises on the spectrum of lender and borrower-side financing matters, and is instructed by a number of major private equity houses in relation to the arranging of acquisition finance. The practice, under the leadership of real estate and leveraged finance specialist Gareth Rigby, and Jon Woolrich, whose practice centres on structured finance facilities and private equity transactions, is also sought after for assistance with refinancing transactions and Sharia-compliant structures. James Hill maintains a broad practice, acting for both lenders and borrowers on acquisition and real estate finance facilities. Neil McCarroll is noted for his specialism in Islamic finance, and is also a strong choice for private equity financing matters.

Ogier‘s multi-faceted team advises primarily lender-side clients on a host of loan facilities, including fund, real estate, and acquisition financing, in addition to assisting issuers on high yield bond financings. Leading the team in tandem are the ‘exceptional’ Katrina Edge, whose practice encompasses sustainable finance, and ‘user-friendly’ Bruce MacNeil, a refinancing specialist who also handles restructurings and leveraged finance deals. Kate McCaffrey noted for her focus on real estate finance.

Appleby provides ‘commercial and concise advice’ across a spectrum of financing mandates, with particular expertise in real estate and fund financing, in addition to refinancing work. Heading up the team is James Gaudin, whose practice is focused primarily on asset and real estate financing and securitisations. Simon Felton, who arrived from Ogier in July 2023, acts for private equity and private credit clients on the acquisitions of infrastructure and financial services targets, which are also sectors Iain Millar is well versed in. Daniel Healy is sought after by lenders providing facilities for real estate and fund acquisitions.

Advising an array of banks and alternative credit lenders, Bedell Cristin is noted for its expertise in structuring leveraged deals, asset financing and mezzanine facilities. Under the guidance of Alasdair Hunter, a specialist in structured finance facilities and enforcement matters, the practice is also well positioned to oversee Islamic finance mandates and handles loan restructuring issues. Managing partner Tim Pearce combines real estate and corporate finance with a strong regulatory practice, with Louise Hassell handling lender-side aspects of acquisition, fund and leveraged finance facilities. Malcolm Ellis is noted for overseeing the structuring of syndicated facilities, while Antony Clerehugh works on real estate financing.

With a focus on lenders, Collas Crill‘s newly structured financial services and regulatory team is well positioned to assist with real estate financing and the refinancing of existing facilities, and is also noted for its understanding of Sharia-compliant lending. Matt Gilley took charge of the practice following Mike Williams‘ January 2024 departure, specialising in complex real estate and fund financings. Nick Ward, who arrives as a result of the firm’s merger with Ward Yates in January, handles a variety of banking and broader corporate mandates. Alexander Price is a key contact for Islamic financing structures.

Maples Group leverages its ties to the US market to advise major private equity houses, acting as alternative lenders, on credit facilities tied to real estate developments, while also providing borrower-side support on leveraged and fund financing transactions. Mark Crichton heads the practice, specialising in the use of Jersey structures for real estate financings. Paul Burton‘s workload spans both leveraged and structured finance transactions, with Simon Hopwood focusing primarily on funds-related financing matters. Amy Black acts for both borrowers and lenders involved in private equity transactions.

Walkers takes instructions from both lenders and borrowers looking to structure financing arrangements for real estate and corporate acquisitions, as well as providing assistance on the refinancing of existing loan facilities. Practice head Nigel Weston acts for both banks and investment managers, advising on a range of loan facilities. Jon Le Rossignol specialises in the financing of real estate and private equity holding vehicles, while Julia Keppe is noted for her expertise on debt facilities. Elaine Kelly is also well versed in structuring real estate financing, with additional experience in mezzanine facilities. Christine Fox‘s broad practice covers issues ranging from Islamic finance to development financing and security enforcement procedures, with Melissa Hellio focusing on fund and real estate finance. James Lydeard joined the practice in September 2024.

Viberts advises a number of international banks, but maintains a broad lender and borrower-side practice across a range of financing structures, including real estate development, bridge and Islamic facilities. Paul Wilson leads the team. Christopher Scholefield and James Lawrence handle real estate financing matters, and the latter also handles securitisation matters. Nic Le Breuilly arrived from Ogier in October 2023, bringing with him experience in fund, acquisition and real estate finance.

Praised for its ‘very knowledgeable and proactive’ approach, Edward Scott and Co is noted for its work in the real estate sector, working on structures for the acquisition and development of onshore property. Founder Edward Scott is sought after for high value real estate finance facilities, acting for both traditional investment vehicles and family offices. Christa Cuthbert advises lenders on the provision of various loan structures and taking of securities tied to them.

Acting for banks, alternative credit providers and a variety of borrower-side clients, Lexstone Lawyers is frequently called upon for assistance with cross-border real estate and development facilities. Norman Day heads the team, acting for a client base comprised of banks and borrowers. Howard O’Toole advises lenders and arrangers on the provision of credit facilities to borrowers in Jersey and around Europe.