The corporate group at Appleby advises on all aspects of corporate and commercial work in the Isle of Man and abroad. The team undertakes some of the market’s most complex multinational transactions across a number of key sectors, while also providing advice on reorganisations and regulation. Kyle Sutherland regularly acts on significant corporate and capital market matters on both the Isle of Man and British Virgin Islands. Juan Thornley leads on complex transactional and advisory work with a particular focus on the financial services sector, while Garry Manley has considerable experience with onshore M&A. Recently-promoted counsel Katherine Garrood handles general corporate and regulatory matters in addition to her strong track record in investment funds. Michelle Brook and Sophie Corkish are also key names.

Cains is regularly instructed on the highest value and most complex corporate and commercial transactions on the Isle of Man on behalf of a number of major domestic and international corporates. Particular areas of expertise for the firm include cross border M&A, international real estate acquisitions and complex regulatory and advisory matters. Scott Leonard-Morgan regularly acts on complex corporate transactions, as well as providing general commercial and corporate advice. Tristan Head handles a range of corporate finance transactions, including initial public offerings, right issues and bond issues.  Stephanie Chew handles acquisitions and restructurings for UK and Irish clients, while Kirsten Porter has a strong focus on the gaming and financial services sectors. Matthew Wilkinson is frequently involved in the most notable cross border matters on the Isle of Man.

Coupled with the firm’s strong tax, regulatory and compliance services, the corporate and commercial team at DQ is able to handle a wide range of matters domestically and internationally, particularly in relation to M&A, restructuring and regulatory work. Practice head Andrew Harding is experienced in financial services regulation, while managing director Mark Dougherty is an expert in corporate and commercial law in both the Isle of Man and Bermuda. Annemarie Hughes focuses on commercial matters related to trusts and Adam Killip is an expert in the regulatory aspects of blockchain and cryptocurrency. Donna Matthews supports local and international clients complex restructurings as well as day to day matters.

Keystone Law regularly handles handles complex and high value M&A in the Isle of Man, with a particular level of expertise in regard to corporate real estate M&A. Managing director Geoff Kermeen has particular experience in advising lenders and developers in the UK and European commercial real estate sector. Sally Cranshaw focuses on UK commercial real estate financing conducted through Isle of Man bodies. William Margot is experienced in cross border M&A, while Stephen Rodd advises private equity funds on tax-efficient offshore structures. Hazel Dawson is another key name, advising clients in relation to IPOs, reverse takeovers, restructuring and rights issues.

The corporate and commercial department at Humphrey & Helfrich acts for some of the market’s leading corporate service providers, as well as clients active in the emerging fields of fintech and blockchain technology. The team is led by the ‘brilliant, kind, professional at all times’ Matthew Kinrade, who is particularly experienced in cross-border M&A matters and matters relating to the establishment of technology businesses.

Simcocks‘ corporate and commercial team offers a broad range of expertise across a number of areas, including collective investment schemes, insurance, M&A, commercial property and insolvency. The team regularly acts for corporate and fiduciary service providers on the full range of commercial matters. Practice head Irini Newby is a specialist in employment and commercial property issues in addition to general corporate and commercial work. Alex Spencer heads the firm’s banking and finance team while also specialising in commercial law. Kevin O’Loughlin is another key name, supporting private clients with trust law, company law and regulation.

The commercial, corporate and finance practice at MannBenham Advocates Limited handles M&A, business sales, company law and corporate governance with a range of clients domestically and internationally, particularly within the gaming and e-business sectors. Managing director Miles Benham is active in the online gaming and blockchain industries on the Isle of Man, with experience acting for some of the biggest clients in those markets. Carly Stratton heads the firm’s business practice, specialising in corporate, business and regulatory matters for venture capitalists and equity houses. Paul Beckett is a veteran of the international private banking and fiduciary services industries with broad experience covering company, commercial and trust law.

SW Legal provides advice and assistance to a range of local and international clients on corporate and commercial matters. Founding partner Stephen W Savage has considerable experience across a number of jurisdictions, supporting a full range of business clients in all areas of the sector, including asset shares, shareholder rights, commercial contracts and regulatory governance.