Corporate & Finance - Isle of Man
What the team is known for
Cains is an acknowledged leader in capital markets, restructuring and aviation finance, with clients including banks, hedge funds and local companies. The firm provides expertise in the aerospace, entertainment and shipping markets, among others. It displays strengths in contract negotiation, financing and regulatory matters. Cains offers additional expertise in work involving fiduciary services companies.
Strengths
"Cains responds quickly and commercially with clear structuring and legal advice, making them great partners."
"All Cains team members are always willing to go the extra mile to facilitate closing and reach tight deadlines. They are all also very knowledgeable and on top of market/commercial changes."
"They're an efficient and effective team that provides sound advice and support."
"The team has an excellent ability to quickly understand complex matters and suggest a beneficial course of action."
"Cains has a great depth of commercial knowledge in the aviation and marine sectors."
Work highlights
Cains acted for JP Morgan, as joint lead manager, on NEPI Property's EUR500 million notes issuance.
Notable practitioners
Tim Shepherd leads the Cains banking and finance practice. He is sought out by clients to advise on capital markets, restructuring and banking matters. He regularly works for international banks, as well as corporate clients.
Tristan Head is joint head of Cains' corporate and commercial team. He operates a highly respected corporate practice in which he principally advises companies on M&A. "He's always available and responsive, sound, efficient and effective." "Tristan is my go-to lawyer in the Isle of Man for all corporate matters. He is slick and responsive, the model of an offshore partner." "He's very effective, knowledgeable and trusted."
Scott Leonard-Morgan is joint head of the corporate and commercial team at Cains and is noted for his wide-reaching practice. He advises banks and companies on M&A and capital markets transactions. "Scott is very responsive and on point; he's a pleasure to work with." "Scott is excellent. The service he provides, in addition to his technical knowledge, commercial awareness and productivity, is amazing." "Scott is always available when needed and delivers to a high standard."
Steven Quayle operates a noteworthy finance practice with a particular focus on ship and aviation financing. "Steven has sound judgement. He's pragmatic, efficient and effective." "Steven Quayle is an extremely intelligent, commercial, pragmatic and efficient lawyer. He is very personable and easy to work with."
Stephanie Chew assists clients with a variety of corporate finance-related matters such as acquisition finance, restructuring and refinancing. "Stephanie's an expert on local fund structures." "Stephanie is a very responsive and helpful lawyer."
Matthew Wilkinson is an associate with a growing reputation for advising clients on the Isle of Man aspects of acquisitions and restructurings. "Matthew is personable, efficient and effective." "Matthew's an excellent lawyer. He's efficient and proactive; a pleasure to work with."