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Carey Olsen recently advised Close Brothers Group on the sale of its Guernsey trust, fund administration and banking businesses to Kleinwort Benson. Andrew Boyce ‘thinks outside of the box’; Tom Carey is a ‘standout lawyer’; and Graham Hall is also recommended. Christopher Anderson arrived from Bedell Cristin.

Mourant Ozannes has been increasingly active in relation to the physical migration and relocation of investment houses to Guernsey, M&A, restructurings, and the listing of Eurobonds on the CISX. Paul Christopher and David Moore are recommended, along with ‘great lawyer’ John Lewis and Andrew Walters, who is ‘a reliable practitioner’.

Ogier’s ‘thorough’ team advised JP Morgan Worldwide Security Services on its acquisition of Schroders’ private equity administration services business. Caroline Chan, Nick Gamble and Roger Le Tissier are recommended, and William Simpson ‘has a broad range of knowledge and network of contacts’. Marcus Leese relocated to Hong Kong.

Babbé has a large commercial banking practice. The team advised on the Guernsey and Alderney aspects of Gala Coral’s £1bn debt restructuring. Stuart Tyler and Simon Howitt are key contacts, and Keith Bell ‘has a wealth of company knowledge’.

Bedell Cristin’s recent activity includes advising RHJI on the acquisition and migration of Kleinwort Benson Channel Islands from Jersey to Guernsey. Mark Helyar is ‘technically sound’, and Kate Ovenden is ‘developing fast’.

Collas Crill acted as Guernsey adviser to the Intertrust Group in relation to its sale to the Waterland Private Equity Investments. Ian Kirk, and Jason Romer are key contacts.

AO HALL represented the shareholders of the Corazon Capital Group on its sale to Collins Stewart. Sam Shires is a key contact.

Appleby acted for TradeRiver Finance in relation to equity investments by venture partners. Barney Lee ‘provides thoughtful analysis’, and practice head Helen Crossley is also recommended.

AFR Advocates is experienced across commercial and banking law, and provides advice to the media. Mark Ferbrache is recognised in the field of utilities law and regulation.

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  • Response to Consultation on the Draft Overseas Pension Schemes Regulations 2012

    We are a firm of advocates practising in Guernsey and regularly advise on issues arising from pension arrangements established or administered from Guernsey. Based on our experience and interaction with our clients, we are writing to you in response to HMRC’s invitation to consult on the Draft Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012 (the “Draft Regulations”) issued by HMRC on 6 December 2011.
    - Carey Olsen

  • MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL GUIDE 2012 INVESTMENT FUNDS

    Guernsey
    - Carey Olsen

  • The Overseas Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2012 – Update

    Responding to HMRC’S proposed changes for Guernsey QROPS
    - Carey Olsen

  • Guernsey Companies Law - Office of the Registrar of Companies

    This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of our clients in connection with the provisions relevant to the Office of the Registrar of Companies under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) (the “Companies Law”).
    - Ogier

  • Overseas Restraint Orders in Guernsey have no extra-territorial effect

    The Royal Court has ruled that restraint orders obtained in Guernsey on requests from foreign authorities can only apply to assets located in the Bailiwick, striking down the extra-territorial effect of a restraint order obtained at the request of the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa.
    - Mourant Ozannes

  • QROP Schemes - The Pertinent Issues

    Whilst many trustees and providers are now familiar with the QROPS regime, as schemes mature and members seek to avail themselves of the funds in their schemes in various ways, important questions are arising in relation to matters as diverse as the level and age on which benefits can be taken, how to align Guernsey and English taxation requirements and what restrictions apply in respect of investments and the granting of loans.
    - Carey Olsen

  • Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

    Global Overview Mark Moedritzer and Kay C Whittaker Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP 3
    - Carey Olsen

  • A Guide to Funds and Private Equity in Guernsey

    Table of Contents Introduction to Guernsey 1 About Carey Olsen 2 Fund Regulations in Brief 2 Investment Business 3 Collective Investment Schemes 3
    - Carey Olsen

  • Guernsey Qualifying Investor Funds

    This memorandum has been prepared for the assistance of clients considering establishing a fund under the laws of Guernsey. It is intended to provide only a summary of the main legal requirements and general principles applicable to establishing a fund in Guernsey and it is not intended to be comprehensive in its scope. It is recommended that a client seeks legal advice on any proposed transaction prior to taking steps to implement it.
    - Ogier

  • Code of Corporate Governance

    Introduction The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (the GFSC) has recently issued the final form of the Code of Corporate Governance for the Finance Sector (the Code) which will take effect from 1 January 2012. Its stated purpose is to provide boards and individual directors with "a framework for sound systems of company governance".
    - Ogier

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