Advocate Paul Wilson > Viberts > St Helier, Jersey > Lawyer Profile

Viberts
VIBERTS HOUSE, PO BOX 737
DON STREET
ST HELIER
JE4 8ZQ
Jersey

Work Department

Corporate Law and Employment Law Partner

Position

Paul is a Partner and has 25 years of experience in corporate and commercial law including mergers and acquisitions, insolvency, banking, employment law, funds and financial services regulatory matters.

Prior to his move to Jersey in 2001, Paul worked at one of the principal nationwide law firms in the UK.

Most recently, he spent 17 years working for one of Jersey’s leading international law firms where he headed up the corporate and commercial team and focussed largely on the local Jersey market.

Career

  • Jersey Advocate – 2009
  • English Solicitor – 1995

Lawyer Rankings

Jersey > Banking and finance

Viberts advises a number of international banks, but maintains a broad lender and borrower-side practice across a range of financing structures, including real estate development, bridge and Islamic facilities. Paul Wilson leads the team. Christopher Scholefield and James Lawrence handle real estate financing matters, and the latter also handles securitisation matters. Nic Le Breuilly arrived from Ogier in October 2023, bringing with him experience in fund, acquisition and real estate finance.

Jersey > Corporate and commercial

Viberts‘responsive and agile’ team takes instructions on both local and international mandates, handling both M&A deals and asset transfers and associated structuring and regulatory challenges. Paul Wilson heads the group, advising on M&A transactions and insolvency issues. Christopher Scholefield works on a range of cross-border deals concerning securities, in addition to advising on trusts and charity law. Oliver Hughes is recommended for a range of issues, including shareholder matters, corporate migrations and financing arrangements.