Mourant supports both lenders, including banks and private credit providers, and borrowers, ranging from both funds to corporates, in structuring fund, acquisition and real estate finance facilities, in addition to assisting with the restructuring of existing lines of credit. John Rochester heads the team, handling both Guernsey and BVI aspects of real estate and asset financing transactions. John Lewis offers expertise on fund financing matters and assists clients with the enforcement of security, with Frances Watson also helping funds with securing and restructuring financing facilities. Helen Wyatt‘s practice covers both transactional and regulatory aspects of financing arrangements. Alana Gillies Ridout is noted for her expertise in both real estate and fund financing.
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‘A talented team that was extremely knowledgeable and impressed with their proactive and commercial approach. Throughout the transaction, the team was responsive, reliable and efficient - all highly valuable traits when appointing foreign legal counsel.’
‘Very responsive and commercial - very experienced advising on financings.’
‘John Rochester is very on top of matters and commercial.’
‘Emma Kershaw and Alana Gilles Ridout were very approachable, responsive and easy to communicate/collaborate with. Their attention to detail was excellent and their input into the wider transaction was invaluable.’
Key clients
- Bank of Montreal
- The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited
- Legal & General Investment Management Limited
- OakNorth Bank plc
Work highlights
Advised Bank of Montreal on financing provided to Advent International in connection with its take-private acquisition of Nuvei.
Worked with The Royal Bank of Scotland International Limited on a new capital call facility to Apax Global Impact Fund and advised on all Guernsey law aspects of the financing.
Advised Legal & General Investment Management Limited in connection with the Guernsey aspects of a senior facility provided to Unite Student Accommodation secured against ten purpose-built UK student accommodation buildings, as part of a refinancing for Unite.
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Practice head
John Rochester
Other key lawyers
John Lewis; Frances Watson; Helen Wyatt; Alana Gillies Ridout; Rory Thomas