Corporate & Finance - Jersey
What the team is known for
Mourant is a noted leader in the field of complex corporate transactions, with a strong pedigree in big-ticket M&A work. The firm demonstrates considerable prowess in capital markets and fund-raising matters, and frequently acts for private equity clients on significant transactional activity. Its industry expertise includes energy, technology and insurance.
Strengths
"The firm has the strength and depth to handle extremely complex and sophisticated matters. It has market-leading partners supported by an extremely able and personable team of lawyers."
"They are extremely responsive and consistently so throughout transactions. The firm provides very high service levels."
"Mourant is my go-to firm for complex structures as it consistently demonstrates an ability to handle matters which aren't straightforward and it has significant bench strength which other firms lack."
"Mourant has the ability to quickly assess deals, giving careful consideration to regulatory matters as well as legal. The team are ahead of the curve on many aspects affecting Jersey, both legal and commercial."
"All members of the team are knowledgeable and consistently go out of their way to ensure our often challenging and demanding requests are met."
Work highlights
Mourant advised Mimecast Limited on its USD5.8 billion sale to Permira.
Notable practitioners
Robert Hickling is a highly respected corporate practitioner noted for his expertise in public M&A and his ability to handle major cross-border transactions. His clients include banks and large corporates.
Gareth Rigby serves as Mourant's Global Practice Leader for the corporate and finance team. He frequently advises clients on transactions related to real assets, including portfolio acquisitions. "Gareth is a trusted adviser who consistently provides an excellent service." "Gareth completely understands client service and imbues confidence on his matters. He is an expert in understanding what is important to the client and then protecting their interests in the most efficient way possible."
Mark Chambers stands out for his work on high-value M&A, but he is equally adept when advising clients on restructuring or finance transactions. "Mark is a pleasure to work with." "Mark has very deep legal knowledge but balanced by a pragmatic streak that helps deliver commercially sound advice to clients." "Mark is a brilliant lawyer - we have a lot of time for him."
Simon Gould serves as head of Mourant's financial services and regulatory team in Jersey. His clients include banks and other financial institutions, and he works with them on matters including regulatory capital transactions. "Simon is a pleasure to deal with and is an accomplished and highly regarded regulatory lawyer."