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Mourant Offices
C/O OSIRIS, COASTAL BUILDINGS
WICKHAM'S CAY II, PO BOX 4857, ROAD TOWN
TORTOLA
British Virgin Islands
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Saraid Taylor
Work Department
Corporate and Finance
Position
I’m Counsel in our BVI Corporate and Finance practice.
Career
I’ve extensive experience advising on a range of corporate finance transactions, equity capital markets and mergers and acquisitions. I also advise on regulatory law, corporate restructurings, equity and debt fundraisings and general corporate matters.
Before joining Mourant Ozannes, I worked in the corporate team at another leading offshore law firm advising on Jersey law. I have previously worked at Pinsent Masons LLP, London, in its corporate finance team and undertook a secondment at Zurich Financial Services, London.
Memberships
MEMBERSHIPS
- The Law Society of England and Wales
- The BVI Bar Association
Education
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Solicitor, England & Wales, 2004 (non-practising)
- Solicitor, British Virgin Islands, 2018
Lawyer Rankings
British Virgin Islands > Corporate and commercial
Offering guidance across the full spectrum of corporate matters, including advising on cross-border technology M&A deals, the group at Mourant attracts a varied roster of multinational companies. The ‘client-oriented’ Ian Montgomery sits at the helm of the team and has particular expertise advising clients across the real estate, financial services, energy and technology sectors. Dual qualified in BVI and Cayman, Sara Galletly is knowledgeable of regulatory issues impacting corporate structures and other entities, including advising on economic substance and anti-money laundering compliance issues. Counsel Saraid Taylor is noted for her expertise in finance, capital markets and M&A transactions, while senior associate Martyn Heyes‘ experience includes advising on leveraged and real estate finance issues.
British Virgin Islands > Regulatory and compliance
Mourant routinely offers regulatory advice to leading banks, multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals both within and outside the BVI, while also leading high-profile and cross-border contentious regulatory inspections and investigations, and financial crime and disciplinary proceedings. Dual-qualified (BVI and Cayman) Sara Galletly notably concentrates her capabilities on anti-money laundering, beneficial ownership, economic substance, data protection and other evolving regulatory regimes; while finance, corporate and funds head Ian Montgomery is noted for his expertise in regulatory developments impacting funds, corporate structures and regulated entities. Counsel Saraid Taylor’s experience includes handling digital asset launches and providing economic substance advice.