The team at Carey Olsen tackles the full spectrum of corporate challenges, including M&A transactions and Jersey schemes of arrangement, while also providing regulatory compliance advice for day-to-day operations. Practice head Guy Coltman is an experienced transactions specialist, overseeing a range of deals and restructuring measures. James Willmott acts for private equity houses and listed companies looking to acquire key targets, while also advising on regulatory matters, with David Taylor also advising on M&A deals in addition to handling debt, equity and restructuring mandates. Katherine Tresca made counsel in July 2023, and maintains a broad transactional practice.

Mourant’s corporate team is particularly adept at handling private equity transactions, advising clients on procuring financing, on executing deals, and on transactions conducted using Jersey cash box structures. Gareth Rigby and Jon Woolrich lead the group, with the former assisting with M&As, joint ventures and restructurings, and the latter focusing on private equity deals and IPOs. Sarah Huelin is sought after by financial services clients looking to restructure or redomicile, while also advising on Jersey’s regulatory and AML regime. James Hill also provides support in regard to restructuring efforts, with further expertise in debt and equity transactions.

Ogier is frequently called upon in relation to downstream private equity deals, cross-border transactions, and also for regulatory and competition advice. Practice head Matthew Shaxson operates a broad practice, advising on mergers in the financial sector, joint ventures and regulatory requirements, including AML measures. Raulin Amy handles transactions in a broad range of sectors, but is particularly well versed in real estate and natural resources, while Simon Dinning and Oliver Richardson are able to act on deals with Jersey and BVI elements. Richard Daggett is frequently instructed by private equity clients undertaking transactions, with Alexander Curry focusing on transactions in the tech and natural resources sectors. Amy Garrod is a key contact for real estate transactions in addition to restructuring issues.

Appleby‘s international network empowers it in handling multi-jurisdictional transactions, including public and private M&A in addition to special situations transactions. The group is additionally able to tackle complex restructurings. Practice head Andrew Weaver‘s practice covers M&A in addition to advising on the spectrum of funds matters and associated regulatory challenges. Iain Millar is sought after by private equity clients looking to complete transactions in Jersey, and is also well versed in real estate transactions. Kevin McQuillan departed the firm in May 2023.

Bedell Cristin is noted for its expertise in overseeing real estate transactions for a varied client base that includes a number of Middle Eastern investors. Jointly heading the group are Tim Pearce, who assists clients with the financing aspects of M&A transactions, and Alasdair Hunter, a specialist in financing work who also assists with restructuring and distressed transactions. Guy Westmacott is the key contact for clients engaged in M&A transactions and provides accompanying regulatory advice, all of which are also areas of focus for Natasha Bairstow, whose practice also encompasses real estate finance.

The ‘incredibly knowledgeable’ team at Maples Group is a premier choice for private equity clients undertaking transactions touching on offshore jurisdictions, but is also able to oversee public M&A deals across a range of sectors. Paul Burton spearheads the firm’s corporate group, specialising in M&A and capital markets transactions. David Allen is the team’s key contact for cross-border private equity deals and IPOs, offering in-depth knowledge of Jersey schemes of arrangement. Anna Cochrane took up an in-house role in July 2023.

Walkers is the firm of choice for a number of US asset managers undertaking transactions with a Jersey aspect, with the practice overseeing a range of transaction types including M&A, take-privates, and post-transaction structuring and regulatory matters. The team is led by Jonathan Heaney, a specialist in deals centred on regulated financial services businesses and real estate acquisitions. Kevin McQuillan joined from Appleby in May 2023, bringing expertise in private equity transactions and restructuring matters. Tatiana Collins joined the partnership in July 2023, maintaining a practice covering both M&A and funds issues, with Ruth Donnellan focusing on deals for regulated clients.

January 2024 saw Collas Crill merge with Ward Yates, heralding the arrival of Nick Ward, a specialist in both transactions and day-to-day corporate advice. Matthew Gilley took on the leadership of the group following Mike Williams‘ departure, advising on a range of financing transactions and with particular expertise in real estate deals. Sam Sturrock maintains a practice that encompasses transactional and regulatory advice, including a focus on matters concerning fund and asset managers and HNWIs.

Boutique firm Edward Scott and Co is equally adept at overseeing corporate acquisitions and real estate deals, and is increasingly tasked with advising family offices on their transactions and daily operations. Edward Scott advises clients on the establishment of Jersey-based structures and is renowned for his transactional real estate practice. Christa Cuthbert is also able to assist clients with the aforementioned transactions, and also provides support on financing deals.

Viberts' ‘responsive and agile’ team takes instructions on both local and international mandates, handling both M&A deals and asset transfers and associated structuring and regulatory challenges. Paul Wilson heads the group, advising on M&A transactions and insolvency issues. Christopher Scholefield works on a range of cross-border deals concerning securities, in addition to advising on trusts and charity law. Oliver Hughes is recommended for a range of issues, including shareholder matters, corporate migrations and financing arrangements.

M&A deals and varied financing arrangements fall under the remit of Lexstone Lawyers‘ corporate team, which frequently works alongside onshore counsel for a mixture of corporate clients and family offices. Practice head Marcus Stone assists trust companies and funds with a range of transactions. Lucy Egerton-Vernon maintains a broad practice spanning commercial and banking matters, with Norman Day specialising in cross-border deals.

Parslows is geared towards advising Jersey-based businesses on share and asset transactions, while also assisting them with contractual matters and day-to-day operational matters. Managing partner Carl Parslow acts on a broad range of instructions, with a particular focus on real estate-heavy transactions. David Hill oversees international deals and provides advice on English law aspects of transactions.