Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

Carey Olsen is considered a leading light for Guernsey corporate and finance matters, drawing from a strong team of pan-Channel Islands practitioners to provide integrated cross-island services. The team has particular strengths in investment fund matters and advising on IPOs. Its lawyers frequently advise private equity houses and fund managers, and they offer broad experience representing lenders and lender groups.

"Carey Olsen is the leading firm in Guernsey for closed-ended listed funds."

"The team are very plugged in to the local industry and as such are very commercially aware."

"Carey Olsen is a top-tier firm with universally impressive, knowledgeable and supremely responsive lawyers who provide timely, insightful and commercial advice."

"Carey Olsen are probably the safest pair of hands if you're doing anything in the Channel Islands. They're our first port of call."

Carey Olsen advised Ikigai Ventures, a Guernsey-incorporated SPAC, on its listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Ben Morgan is a highly respected funds lawyer who works with asset managers on structuring mandates for a range of funds. His practice is comprehensive, and he is comfortable advising private equity, hedge and real estate fund managers. "Ben is very helpful and extremely knowledgeable."

Tom Carey has a renowned corporate practice where he advises funds, banks and others on public M&A and private equity transactions.

Andrew Boyce wins plaudits for his funds practice, where he advises asset managers on fund structuring. He also works with banking clients on fund financing mandates. "Andrew is the leading expert on funds in Guernsey."

Annette Alexander is noted for her broad practice, where she advises fund clients, across asset classes, on acquisitions, as well as assisting on capital market issuances and regulatory matters. "Annette is absolutely my go-to person on Guernsey matters. She's really pragmatic and really responsive." "Working with Annette is always a pleasure. She's always responsive, with excellent insight into local legal and regulatory matters."

Christopher Anderson advises public companies and funds on acquisitions. As well as his transactional activity, he is also comfortable aiding investment managers with fund formation. "Chris is a sensational lawyer." "He is amazing at dealing with strategy on really knotty issues. He's very good at contextualising and predicting what the regulator will do." "Chris is well respected in the market."

David Crosland is well regarded for his expertise in the launch of investment funds. His clients include both established fund managers and fledgling venture capital clients, in addition to financial services firms. "David is a super sophisticated lawyer. He's really nice to work with - I rate him highly." "David is absolutely outstanding in terms of understanding the overall transaction. He's totally client-focused and he's always able to find a solution to difficult problems." "When you have a really difficult legal question, it's a relief knowing it's governed by Guernsey law because David will always find a way."

Tony Lane advises a range of clients including corporates and banks on matters such as public M&A and equity listings.