Channel Islands: Guernsey

Appleby is a prominent multinational law firm with a presence in major offshore financial centres worldwide. The firm excels in corporate, private client and trusts, and regulatory matters. Appleby's corporate practice covers transactional debt work, regulatory advice, and expertise in subscription and fund finance. The Private Client & Trusts team offers specialized advice to high net worth individuals (HNWI), families, and trustees, while the regulatory practice focuses on banking regulations, anti-money laundering, and data protection laws. Richard Sheldon, managing group partner, leads the firm's Guernsey office and is recognized for his expertise in cross-jurisdictional issues.

Bedell Cristin caters to a wide range of client needs. The firm's expertise spans multiple practice areas, including banking and finance, corporate and commercial matters, funds and investment structures, insolvency and restructuring, insurance and reinsurance, private client services, and regulatory and compliance. Fraser Allister, who made partner in 2024, is recognized for his expertise in banking and finance and co-leads Bedell Cristin's team. Notable achievements include advising on the proposed $550 million acquisition of Ironshore Therapeutics, which showcases the firm's proficiency in handling complex and highly regulated matters, particularly those involving international private clients, economic substance, and regulatory compliance.

Carey Olsen’s practice areas encompass banking and finance, corporate, family office and private client services, investment funds, regulatory, and restructuring and insolvency. The firm is renowned for its expertise in investment funds and corporate law, where it consistently advises on multi-million pound transactions. The team has a proven record of providing innovative and bespoke solutions to clients, as evidenced by its successful representation of Inflexion on the closing of its latest fund at £975 million and its role in the launch of Sarasin Bread Street's inaugural multi-vintage private equity fund. Carey Olsen's market position is reinforced by its client base, which includes 81% of Guernsey-domiciled investment funds.

Ferbrache & Farrell is an independent law firm in Guernsey. It was founded in 2016 and has a single jurisdiction focus. The firm continues to provide exceptional legal services across various practice areas. Its expertise lies in corporate and commercial matters, real estate, and private client services. The firm's top partners include managing partner Alastair Hargreaves and Gavin Farrell. They are supported emerging talent including counsels Helen McGeoch and Anna Douglass, and senior associate Stuart Nash. Recent notable mandates include advising clients such as HitecVision, Lakestar, Point Resources, Norvestor, and Offshore Merchant Partners.

Mourant Ozannes is an offshore law firm in Guernsey with over 60 years’ experience in the market and is a member of Guernsey Finance. The firm excels in areas such as banking and finance, corporate/M&A, international trusts and private client, investment funds, and restructuring and insolvency. The firm’s expertise is evident in its recent achievements, including successfully advising Savex Multi Strategy Fund on launching a new open-ended registered fund of hedge funds in Guernsey and assisting iCON Infrastructure Partners IV on amendments to a €50 million secured multicurrency revolving capital call facility.