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Appleby’s ‘high-quality service is supported by in-depth knowledge and experience’. The practice advised Kleinwort Benson Channel Islands Holding in the acquisition of a number of Isle of Man regulated entities; and acted for a consortium, made up of Snax 24, Investec and Grovepoint, on the acquisition of Total’s forecourt business in the Isle of Man. Local group head Nick Verardi is ‘very diligent and personable’. Simon Cain has ‘broad commercial knowledge’, and Simon Harding, John Melia and Kyle Sutherland are also highly rated.

Cains’ ‘advice is appropriate, and demonstrates deep knowledge of Isle of Man law and professionalism’. The team acted as Isle of Man legal adviser to Lamprell in respect of its $336.1m offer for Maritime Industrial Services, its $225.1m rights issue, and a new $305m facilities agreement. Andrew Corlett and Richard Vanderplank ‘provide clear answers’.

Dougherty Quinn ‘represents excellent value for money’. The practice represented GVC Holdings on its acquisition of Sportingbet’s Turkish business and subsequent re-admission to AIM. Tom Maher is praised, and Mark Dougherty is ‘a personable and responsive lawyer’.

Simcocks ‘provides excellent advice’. The practice acted on Project Wimbledon, involving the acquisition of shares in an e-gaming company. Team leader Irini Newby is recommended, and Alex Spencer ‘provides a pragmatic and common-sense approach to each transaction’. Peter Chemaly is ‘a meticulous and experienced lawyer who applies his knowledge to the practical and commercial needs of clients’.

Highly rated by peers, Callin Wild has a thriving commercial practice that acts on M&A deals, reorganisations, financing matters and securitisation.

M&P Legal continues to assist with investment business and corporate acquisitions, but also handles niche work such as film, gaming and funds matters. Christopher Murphy ‘gives thoughtful advice and guidance’.

MannBenham Advocates Limited has recently been active in restructuring matters. Timothy Mann and Carly Stratton are key contacts.

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