Appleby‘s ‘exceptionally commercial’ team specialises in funds and debt financing, supporting both borrowers and lenders with a variety of finance transactions while also advising on the setup of NAV, GP and co-investor facilities. The practice is also noted for its subscription finance work, as well as providing regulatory support for multi-jurisdictional transactions. Leading the group are Jeremy Berchem, noted for his expertise in bond issuances and debt instruments, as well as associated restructuring matters, and Stuart Tyler, who focuses on debt and acquisition financing.

Lenders and borrowers come to Carey Olsen for assistance with a range of financing arrangements for Guernsey-domiciled funds, including acquisition, real estate and asset finance. The firm also offers extensive experience in advising companies on TISE listings. The practice is headed by Andrew Boyce, a closed and open-ended investment funds structuring specialist who also assists with credit and structured finance products. Funds group head Ben Morgan is well versed in alternative fund formation, as is Annette Alexander, who also advises funds on TISE listings and related compliance matters. Tom Carey focuses his practice on corporate transactions and is also noted for his listings work and knowledge of permanent capital vehicles issues. David Crosland rounds out the roster of key names.

Mourant provides ‘clear, concise and commercial’ advice in relation to a range of financing and refinancing arrangements, with particular expertise in negotiating real estate financing deals. The firm also occupies a unique niche in the cruise and container shipping financing space, assisting with amendments to existing facilities and novel vessel funding agreements, while also supporting clients with insolvency-related restructuring measures. John Rochester took over leadership of the practice from financial regulation specialist Helen Wyatt in February 2022, focusing on offshore finance and BVI law. John Lewis is noted for his fund financing and restructuring practice, while Frances Watson advises on financial regulations, restructuring and finance matters. Alana Gillies Ridout‘s practice focuses on real estate financing.

Described by one client as ‘practical in its approach,’ the team at Ogier assists clients with a range of financing matters, notably acquisition, real estate and fund financing, as well as restructuring and enforcement issues. Christopher Jones co-leads the practice, advising on cross-border finance transactions, including those which require Sharia compliance; high yield bonds; and regulatory matters. Paul Chanter acts as the group’s other co-lead, and is particularly noted for advising on leveraged finance matters. Consultant Michaela Jesson advises on secured lending in addition to a range of finance structures, while Matthew Macfarlane, promoted to managing associate in February 2023, advises on multi-jurisdictional financing facilities.

Babbé LLP advises clients on a broad range of banking and finance matters, including real estate, securities and structured finance, as well as multi-jurisdictional financing arrangements, including those that necessitate Sharia-compliant structures. Leading the team is Tristan Ozanne, who assists lenders and borrowers with cross-border real estate and secured finance deals. Counsel Ann Halliday regularly advises on the drafting and negotiation of LMA documents. Associate Amy Parker joined the firm from a financial services company in June 2022, and focuses on securities transactions, in addition to corporate governance and dispute resolution.

Focusing primarily on lenders, Bedell Cristin‘s team advises both banks and alternative lenders on real estate, infrastructure and Islamic finance transactions. Notably, the firm has also had success in enforcing securities and has acted for clients in regard to insolvency-related matters. The firm’s managing partner Kate Ovenden leads the practice, assisting with real estate financing as well as advising on the issuing and enforcement of securities. Dylan Latimer‘s practice is centred on real estate and aviation finance, with further experience in subscription line facilities.

Collas Crill offers its clients multi-faceted banking and finance expertise, advising funds and family offices on financing matters in addition to its core specialisms of real estate and Sharia-compliant financing. Wayne Atkinson heads the practice, supporting lenders and borrowers involved in major commercial real estate transactions. Simon Heggs‘ broad practice encompasses real estate and fund financing, while Ben Le Page, promoted to senior associate in August 2022, is noted for his lender-side work, with further expertise in Islamic finance. Senior associate Ian Petherbridge joined the team from Eversheds Sutherland’s Durban office in March 2022, strengthening the firm’s project finance offering.

Ferbrache & Farrell LLP’s ‘dynamic, thorough and responsive’ team advises on a range of banking and finance matters, with particular strength in supporting borrowers engaged in transactions based solely in Guernsey. Gavin Farrell leads the team, specialising in matters concerning funds and asset management. Counsel Helen McGeoch advises on a range of banking and finance transactions, while senior associate Stuart Nash’s practice is focused on the real estate and healthcare sectors. Associate Joshua Black is also recommended.

Walkers‘ cross-Channel Island banking and finance practice offers support to lenders and borrowers involved in real estate and asset financing, with a wealth of experience advising on transactions concerning aircraft. Fund financing is a further area of expertise, with practice co-head Zoë Hallam advising lenders on NAV and hybrid facilities. Hallam's counterpart Kim Paiva is noted for her real estate, acquisition and asset financing practice. Senior counsel Alex Wickens advises on real estate deals, with special expertise in deals which require Islamic finance structures. The arrivals of associates Tiny Musesengwa, from a trust company, and Kgotso Matjila, from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, in April and August 2022, respectively, has further added to the team’s strengths.