Banking and finance in Guernsey

‘Excellent technical lawyers, responsive, commercial.’

‘I primarily work with Ben Morgan. He is very knowledgeable and also commercial.’

‘Responsive and prepared to think laterally when solving problems.’

‘A high-calibre outfit who have a thorough and detailed understanding of all legal issues, and who take the time and the trouble to really understand the needs and specific requirements of their client so as to ensure that their advice is properly tailored and considered, rather than off-the-shelf advice which sits on the fence and doesn’t offer a view.’

‘John Rochester and his team are always very responsive and flexible in terms of timing requirements.’

‘Responsive and friendly team providing good support on banking matters.’

‘They were very dedicated and cared about our transaction.’

‘Responsive team, looks for solutions and advises on risks. Commercial view on client relationships and fees.’

‘Strong client service and in-depth knowledge of the law.’

‘They are engaging and are always on hand when needed. They adhere to timetables (even when tight) and always provide us with a good level of service.’

‘Bryon Rees stands out for being responsive, practical and calm.’

‘They are very responsive and reliable and very good value for money.’

‘Jane Hogan is efficient and practical.’

‘They are solution-driven, efficient and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Christopher Jones – great to work with on the loan side came up with some great solutions for an efficient price and turned around quickly.’

‘Jeremy Bercham and Nicole Sorbie are approachable and easy to work with.’

‘Appleby stand out for their market knowledge, technical excellence and consistent delivery.’

‘The team are extremely capable, organised and calm under pressure. They are able to provide succinct and informed guidance through the most complex documentation and take full ownership of the process.’

‘Appleby runs an effective, partner-led team, with a strong bench of associates, Their offering is technically strong, but with a pragmatic commercial slant to their advice, which is exactly what you want from offshore counsel. They are responsive and easy to deal with.’

‘Nicole Sorbie is a strong pair of hand who can be relied on to deliver to timescales.’

‘Jeremy Berchem has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the sector; he is well known to clients and counterparties alike and is very good to work with.’

‘Both Nicole Sorbie and Jeremy Berchem are responsive, organised and are happy to take the time to explain matters in clear understandable language.’

‘I value the relationship I have with the firm, which has been established over many years. I find them sensible, available, responsive and good value.’

‘We work a lot with Sukhvinder Chana, who is highly regarded – a rising star.’

‘Commercial, sensible and responsive – I always have the utmost confidence in their advice.’

‘The team at Bedell Cristin are knowledgeable and efficient.’

‘Personable and helpful – knowledgeable in their field.’

‘Collas Crill have very much become a trusted adviser to us. Key to us is them taking the time to understand our business and support advising on a case-by-case basis. They’re very transparent with fees and particularly keen to ensure proposals work for the business.’

‘The firm provided a high-quality professional service which included timely feedback, clear concise responses and legal counsel. Extremely proactive and commercial law firm who are top of their game for offshore legal advice.’

‘I will always seek out Simon Heggs for Guernsey expertise. Simon is both very personable and a very high-quality lawyer, who can always be relied upon to be responsive, pragmatic and commercial.’

‘Ben Le Page has been fundamental in organising and delivering on legal matters. His knowledge and proactive approach has meant that all matters are handled within the expected timeframe and within the scope of anticipated costs. Ben is a pleasure to work with and maintains a strong client relationship with us.’

‘The thing that Collas Crill do very well is that their associates are really connected and coverage is excellent if the primary deal associate is away, unavailable etc. – particular credit here to Ben Le Page. Their responsiveness is also excellent.’

‘Kim Paiva is particularly commercial, responsive and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Kim Paiva is my go-to lawyer in Guernsey for aviation finance or lease-related matters.

‘The team is multi-disciplined, highly professional and offers good pragmatic advice within a transparent fee structure. They provide a single point of contact, drawing in and coordinating other team members across jurisdictions as and when necessary. This is really important when as a client you are also trying to deal with competing distractions or simply implementing the advice and reacting to document reviews etc.’

‘Zoe Hallam acted as our lead in a recent TISE debt listing and related activities. She was very easy to deal with and clear in her advice and was very responsive to our questions.’

‘Alex Wickens is our go-to person for Guernsey matters. He takes a commercial approach to transactions and offers proactive solutions to complex issues as they arise.’