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Carey Olsen handles complex finance structures, and is ‘particularly valued for its local connections in relation to regulatory issues’. The team recently acted for Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank on the establishment of a new bank branch in Jersey, and advised RBS International in providing a £65m investor call bridge facility to a real estate fund. Paul Sugden is ‘technically excellent’; Edward Quinn is ‘very sensible’; and Marcus Pallot is ‘passionate about what he does’. Nicholas Crocker has ‘in-depth knowledge of Jersey law’; Robin Smith has ‘a good grasp of complex structures’; Peter German is ‘an excellent lawyer’; and James Fox is ‘technically capable’. Alan Stevens is also highly rated.

Responsive firmMourant Ozannes advised Polyus Gold, Russia’s largest gold mining company, on the provision of a guarantee to VTB for a loan of up to £1.76bn. James Ruane heads the team, and Michael Williams is ‘particularly good’. Gareth Rigby is also recommended.

Ogier is ‘responsive and diligent: exactly what you hope for in local counsel’. The practice acted for Deutsche Bank in relation to Colfax Corporation’s £1.5bn acquisition of Charter International, implemented as a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement in Jersey. Global banking and finance head Christopher Byrne is ‘knowledgeable and pragmatic’. Jersey managing partner Matthew Swan , Raulin Amy , Michael Lombardi and Marc Yates are also key contacts.

Bedell Cristin acted as Jersey legal adviser to Banc of America Securities and Merrill Lynch International in connection with the financing of the acquisition of the Tessenderlo Group. Peter Byrne and Mark Dunlop are highly rated.

Appleby has ‘in-depth knowledge’. The practice acted for the Quinn Group on the restructuring of its €1.3bn-plus loan portfolio. Team head Wendy Benjamin ‘understands the need to find balanced solutions that are workable in practice’. James Gaudin and Alastair Drummond are experienced practitioners.

Nigel Weston leads the finance and corporate group at Walkers, which is experienced in asset finance, banking matters, regulatory issues and restructurings.

Collas Crill advised RBS in respect of the bank’s lending to a Jersey structure for the purposes of acquiring student accommodation in Leeds.

At ‘helpful and responsive firmVoisin, Jeffrey Giovannoni is a key banking and finance contact. Kate Anderson recently acted on various refinancings of high-value loans.

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  • Jersey Royal Court considers measure of damages for dilapidations claims

    In the absence of any statutory provision in Jersey addressing how dilapidations claims are to be quantified, the Royal Court's decision in JSSL v Barclays has provided some much needed guidance, particularly in circumstances where there is an acceptance that works to redress dilapidations have not been and will not be carried out.
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