Under the guidance of Guy Coltman, Carey Olsen’s corporate team is a strong choice for all manner of transactions, including public and private M&A, and is also well versed in overseeing restructuring mandates. Coltman himself handles both public M&A and private equity transactions, while also working alongside the firm’s disputes team when shareholder disputes or proxy contests arise. James Willmott combines transactional experience with expertise in issues affecting start-ups, joint ventures and restructuring matters, while David Taylor handles the full spectrum of corporate transactions. Katherine Tresca, who joined the partnership in July 2025, handles the gamut of corporate transactions, in addition to assisting clients with day-to-day operational matters.

Mourant acts for a raft of private equity houses engaged in acquisitions and disposals across a range of sectors, including real estate, retail and technology, while also overseeing public transactions and accompanying clients through restructuring processes. Heading the team are Gareth Rigby, who is well versed in downstream private equity and real estate deals, and Jon Woolrich, who advises on corporate structuring mandates in addition to his transactional practice. James Hill offers additional corporate structuring capacity and is also called on for major M&A, while regulatory specialist Sarah Huelin assists companies undergoing redomiciliations and those requiring court approval for business transfers.

Ogier is sought after for both private equity transactions and M&A, with the latter focusing in particular on the financial services sector and also covering associated regulatory and competition matters. Practice head Matthew Shaxson takes the lead on the latter, assisting clients with both mergers, competition proceedings and AML issues. Both Raulin Amy and Simon Dinning offer expertise in cross-border M&A deals, with Richard Daggett providing assistance to private equity buyers and sellers on their transactions. Alexander Curry specialises in transactions in the tech and natural resources sectors, with Oliver Richardson overseeing deals tied to both Jersey and the BVI. Amy Garrod was made partner in November 2024, and handles private equity deals and restructuring matters.

Appleby services both corporate and private equity-led M&A transactions, overseeing both local deals and those conducted by Jersey-based vehicles but targeting assets in the UK and further afield. Andrew Weaver heads the team, combining expertise of both corporate and deal structuring, advising a client base consisting of fund managers and other financial institutions. Iain Millar combines expertise in private equity and real estate transactions, while Inyeneobong Udoh handles both corporate and financing deals, in addition to advising corporate clients on their company structuring and restructuring efforts.

Bedell Cristin advises a range of financial services and private equity firms on their transactions in Jersey and further afield, with particular expertise in real estate-heavy deals and with further knowledge of restructuring procedures in Jersey. Practice head Guy Westmacott’s practice encompasses matters ranging from M&A to corporate governance and restructuring issues. Westmacott is also adept at handling the regulatory issues tied to cross-border transactions. Managing partner Tim Pearce handles both corporate and real estate transactions, while Natasha Bairstow works on M&A and finance deals.

Maples Group is a favourite amongst private equity clients undertaking transactions with Jersey elements, and it is also well-placed to assist sponsors with their downstream transactions. Paul Burton leads the team, with a broad practice that encompasses both M&A and financing transactions, in addition to capital markets matters. David Allen takes the lead on private equity transactions, and is also well versed in deals carried out via Jersey schemes of arrangement. Amy Black handles corporate structuring and restructuring matters alongside her transactional work.

Walkers is called upon by a raft of US private equity houses looking to acquire European targets, also handling SPAC deals, divestments and equity investments. Practice head Jonathan Heaney focuses on transactions involving regulated financial services companies, in addition to assisting with financing and fund matters. Kevin McQuillan is well versed in take-private deals, while Tatiana Collins handles both transactional and regulatory matters for private equity and corporate clients. Ruth Donnellan advises on multi-jurisdictional M&A deals and corporate migrations.

Collas Crill’s offering handles matters at the intersection of corporate and private client, assisting HNW families on the establishment and operation of their businesses and holding structures. Nick Ward heads the team, handling the full spectrum of transactional and restructuring issues, in addition to handling semi-contentious shareholder and directorship matters. Matt Gilley is well versed in the setting up of JPUTs and LPs, while Fiona Wilson specialises in AML and CFT regimes.

Edward Scott and Co acts for both major real estate investors, HNWIs and their family offices undertaking corporate and property transactions in the Jersey and UK markets, and is also able to assist them with day-to-day corporate advice. Founder Edward Scott is well versed in both the founding and redomiciling of Jersey vehicles, while Christa Cuthbert handles an array of financing and property transactions.

Viberts is well-placed to advise on transactions in the Jersey market, frequently being instructed by Jersey businesses to oversee their acquisitions and disposals, while also assisting companies undergoing restructuring measures. Practice head Paul Wilson is an experienced M&A lawyer, with additional expertise in insolvency and regulatory matters. Oliver Hughes, who made managing associate in February 2025, advises on Jersey company law in addition to handling transactions.

M&A transactions, company migrations and associated regulatory challengers form the core of Lexstone Lawyers‘ corporate practice, representing corporate clients, their directors, and family offices. The team is spearheaded by property specialist Marcus Stone, financing and M&A specialist Agnieszka Bielanska, Norman Day, who focuses on private client-led transactions, and Howard O’Toole, who oversees corporate and banking deals. Lucy Egerton-Vernon also assists private clients with their business transactions.

Parslows tailors its offering towards Jersey-based SMEs, acting for them and their shareholders in the acquisition and disposal of other companies, contract drafting and joint venture agreements. Heading the team are Carl Parslow, who advises his clients on real estate and corporate transactions, and David Hill, who takes the lead on cross-border transactions, overseeing the English & Welsh law aspects of such matters.