With a spread of London, Hong Kong, and Singapore lawyers handling BVI mandates, Carey Olsen LLP is geared to handle corporate restructuring, M&A, and IPOs. In London, Jasmine Amaria is knowledgeable of BVI and Cayman corporate law, while Richard Brown and Tim Wright are versed in litigation and insolvency. Working out of Guernsey, Andrew Boyce is skilled at fund structuring, while in Jersey, Jeremy Lightfoot is a key dispute resolution practitioner. In Hong Kong, Michael Padarin specialises in Bermuda law, Tim Haynes is proficient in shareholder disputes, and Matthew Watson is a key port of call for Bermuda clients listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Anthony McKenzie is the firm’s managing partner in Singapore, James Noble specialises in asset recovery, and Helen Wang is often engaged in shareholder disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They are a sizeable and experienced team, covering essentially all major offshore jurisdictions. They are definitely a one-stop shop for the best client experience.’
- ‘They are an impressive team that is adept at managing large-scale cross-border litigation.’
- ‘The team at Carey Olsen has true technical expertise, will always go the extra mile, and are great people.’
- ‘The Carey Olsen team stands out for its strategic depth, commercial acumen, and seamless cross-jurisdictional collaboration. Their partner-led approach, responsiveness, and ability to deliver practical solutions in complex disputes are greatly appreciated. Their strong commitment to consistently delivering high-quality service sets them apart from competitors.’
- ‘The individuals I have worked with at Carey Olsen are distinguished by their calibre and cohesion. The litigation partners bring deep cross-border litigation and regulatory expertise, combining technical excellence with commercial pragmatism. Associates across the team are equally impressive, sharp, responsive, and trusted to handle complex matters with confidence.’
- ‘Matthew Watson is an impressive individual. He has great attention to detail, thinks strategically, and is technically excellent.’
Work highlights
Represented Oasis Investments II Master Fund Limited and Attestor Value Master Fund LP on appraisal action arising out of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited's purchase of the minority shareholdings of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited via a US$5.5 billion amalgamation.
Advised Admiral Acquisition Limited on the BVI aspects of its definitive agreement with American Securities to acquire 100% of the shares of ASP Acuren Holdings Inc from American Securities for US$1.85 billion.
Advised GCL Global Limited on its US$1.2 billion business combination agreement with publicly traded special purpose acquisition company RF Acquisition Corp.
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Practice head
Jasmine Amaria; Richard Brown; Tim Wright; Andrew Boyce; Jeremy Lightfoot; Michael Padarin; Tim Haynes; Matthew Watson; Anthony McKenzie; James Noble; Helen Wang
Other key lawyers
Ryan Chong