Ben Morgan > Carey Olsen > St Peter Port, Guernsey > Lawyer Profile

Carey Olsen
PO BOX 98, CAREY HOUSE
LES BANQUES
ST PETER PORT
GY1 4BZ
Guernsey

Work Department

Banking and Finance; Corporate; Investment Funds; Regulatory; Relocation Services; Taxation and Economic  Substance Requirements

Position

Ben is head of the corporate and finance group in Guernsey and has significant experience in investment funds and corporate law gained from practising with Carey Olsen. Ben advises on the formation of all types of alternative investment funds including hedge funds, property funds and private equity funds as well as banking and finance transactions. He acts for a large number of the well-known private equity fund managers and is recognised as one of the most prominent investment funds lawyers in the Channel Islands by the Legal Media Group’s ‘Expert Guide’ on investment funds.Ben was listed in the International Who’s Who Legal of Private Funds Lawyers in 2014. Ben is also a member of Carey Olsen LLP which is the firm’s London office.

Career

Qualified as English Solicitor 1992; Norton Rose, Moscow; joined Carey Olsen 1999; advocate 2003; partner 2003.

Languages

French.

Memberships

Law Society.

Education

Elizabeth College, Guernsey; Lancaster University (LLB); College of Law, Chester (Law Society Finals).

Lawyer Rankings

Guernsey > Banking and finance

(Leading individuals)

Ben MorganCarey Olsen

Lenders and borrowers come to Carey Olsen for assistance with a range of financing arrangements for Guernsey-domiciled funds, including acquisition, real estate and asset finance. The firm also offers extensive experience in advising companies on TISE listings. The practice is headed by Andrew Boyce, a closed and open-ended investment funds structuring specialist who also assists with credit and structured finance products. Funds group head Ben Morgan is well versed in alternative fund formation, as is Annette Alexander, who also advises funds on TISE listings and related compliance matters. Tom Carey focuses his practice on corporate transactions and is also noted for his listings work and knowledge of permanent capital vehicles issues. David Crosland rounds out the roster of key names.

Guernsey > Capital markets

(Leading individuals)

Ben Morgan  – Carey Olsen

Advising on the raising of both equity and debt, Carey Olsen supports clients seeking to list on TISE and assists Guernsey-based companies with LSE listings. The firm also offers advice on secondary and transactional fundraising, as well as regularly advising SPACs in relation to listings on the Main Market. Practice head Ben Morgan is noted for his funds specialism. Annette Alexander‘s practice encompasses the listing of investment funds, trading companies and bonds on TISE, as well as handling associated regulatory matters. Tony Lane is another key contact.

Guernsey > Investment funds

(Hall of Fame)

Ben MorganCarey Olsen

The formation of private equity, real estate, energy and debt funds forms the core of Carey Olsen‘s practice. The firm also advises on structuring and listing on, and obligations attached to, the LSE and TISE. Leading the group is Ben Morgan, offering significant experience in the establishment, structuring and launch of alternative funds. Andrew Boyce is noted for his expertise in open and closed-ended investment vehicles and associated credit and structured finance products, while David Crosland is sought after for his knowledge of the launch and restructuring of such funds. Annette Alexander assists fund promoters and financial institutions with the launch and ongoing management of funds.