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Guernsey

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Corporate and M&A

‘Excellent Guernsey legal and regulatory knowledge’ characterises Mourant’s corporate offering, allowing it to tackle challenges ranging from private equity investments to transactions involving listed companies and spanning the gamut of related regulatory matters. Heading the team is John Rochester, who is well versed in overseeing schemes of arrangement in addition to handling financing arrangements. Frances Watson maintains a broad practice, handling M&A and fund deals in addition to assisting with corporate restructurings, while John Lewis is noted for his expertise in private M&A and family office transactions. Alana Gillies Ridout is sought after for her combination of transactional and competition law expertise.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The customer service was excellent.’
  • ‘Alana Gillies Ridout has been my go-to lawyer for all Guernsey law matters for a decade. She strikes the perfect balance between excellent technical skills and commercial approach. I will continue to work with Alana and her team for years to come.’
  • ‘Mourant is the leading law firm for corporate and M&A in Guernsey. They have a strong bench and a deep understanding of the Guernsey legal landscape.’
  • ‘Excellent Guernsey legal and regulatory knowledge, explained in an easy to understand, practical manner.’
  • ‘John Rochester went the extra mile to assist in dealing with matters. He was pragmatic and super responsive.’
  • ‘John Rochester is extremely responsive, pragmatic and always close to the detail. He is great at finding creative solutions for issues.’

Key clients

  • Titan Wealth Services Limited The Travel Corporation Vitruvian Partners LLP GCP London Capital Unitholder Limited Crossways Trustees Limited

Work highlights

Advised Titan Wealth Services Limited on its acquisition of Ravenscroft's wealth management business in the Channel Islands.
Advised The Travel Corporation on its sale of 18 brands within its  group of companies to funds advised by Apollo.
We advised Vitruvian Partners LLP on its investment into Options Technology.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

John Lewis
John Lewis
Next generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

John Rochester

Other key lawyers

Frances Watson; John Lewis; Alana Gillies Ridout