Stephanie Chew > Cains > Douglas, Isle Of Man > Lawyer Profile

Cains
FORT ANNE
DOUGLAS
IM1 5PD
Isle Of Man

Work Department

Corporate and Banking and Finance.

Position

Stephanie is a Managing Associate with more than 10 years’ experience advising on Isle of Man law within Cains’ top tier Banking and Finance practice and Corporate and Commercial practice.

Stephanie regularly acts for financial institutions (including alternative lenders) and borrowers across a variety of sectors on high-value, multi-jurisdictional financing (and refinancing) transactions and has significant experience advising on real estate financings (acquisition and development facilities), syndicated lending and senior/mezzanine facilities.  

Stephanie also has experience advising on corporate and commercial transactions including complex group restructurings and corporate acquisitions and disposals (either by way of shares or assets).

She is ranked as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ by The Legal 500, for the practice areas of Banking and Finance, as well as Corporate and Commercial, and is described by clients as “very impressive” and “a great contact – she gives thorough and timely advice, and is friendly and approachable”.

Career

2009 to date – Cains;
2007 to 2009 – Drew & Napier LLC;
2007 – Singapore qualified (non-practising).

Education

King’s College London; National University of Singapore.

Lawyer Rankings

Isle of Man > Banking, finance and capital markets

(Next Generation Partners)

Stephanie ChewCains

The banking, finance and capital markets team at Cains regularly advises on some of the most significant high profile transactions in the market on behalf of a range of leading lenders, borrowers and financial institutions. Additionally, the team provides regulatory advice across a range of banking and finance matters, including those surrounding real estate, securitisations and bond issues. Team leader Tim Shepherd handles banking, finance and capital markets work on a domestic and international level, while Tristan Head regularly advises on complex multi-jurisdictional transactions. Steven Quayle  specialises in asset finance and Scott Leonard-Morgan handles significant corporate finance transactions. Stephanie Chew is another key name, regularly advising on acquisition, real estate and development finance. Catherine Hamill advises on a range of regulatory matters affecting the financial services industry.

Isle of Man > Commercial property

(Next Generation Partners)

Stephanie ChewCains

The property team at Cains works on a range of substantial transactional and advisory matters across the full spectrum of the commercial property sector. Particular areas of expertise include property acquisition, property leasing, development projects, property management and planning and environment matters. With a ‘keen eye for detail’, Alex Poole-Wilson is experienced on the development, acquisition, financing and management of commercial property. Tim Shepherd is adept at handling both onshore and offshore real estate finance transactions across multiple jurisdictions for both borrowers and lenders. Stephanie Chew advises on corporate acquisitions and complex restructurings, while Holly McGarrigle handles cross-border real estate finance dor developers, investors and financial institutions.

Isle of Man > Corporate and commercial

(Next Generation Partners)

Stephanie ChewCains

Cains is regularly instructed on the highest value and most complex corporate and commercial transactions on the Isle of Man on behalf of a number of major domestic and international corporates. Particular areas of expertise for the firm include cross border M&A, international real estate acquisitions and complex regulatory and advisory matters. Scott Leonard-Morgan regularly acts on complex corporate transactions, as well as providing general commercial and corporate advice. Tristan Head handles a range of corporate finance transactions, including initial public offerings, right issues and bond issues.  Stephanie Chew handles acquisitions and restructurings for UK and Irish clients, while Kirsten Porter has a strong focus on the gaming and financial services sectors. Matthew Wilkinson is frequently involved in the most notable cross border matters on the Isle of Man.