Appleby‘s ’responsive and comprehensive’ team considerably strengthened its partnership in 2024, with Bedell Cristin‘s Dylan Latimer and Babbé LLP’s Tristan Ozanne arriving in October. Both new arrivals add considerable M&A experience to the practice, with Ozanne also offering expertise in financing matters, while Latimer is noted for his knowledge of insurance sector structures, including captives and reinsurance. Heading the team is Stuart Tyler, whose practice spans transactions, insolvency and Guernsey’s financial services regulatory regime. September 2025 saw Kate Ovenden and Tendai Gakanje join the team from Bedell Cristin.
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‘Breadth and depth of knowledge across numerous areas and jurisdictions.’
‘They are most professional, knowledgeable, dedicated and pragmatic to work with. Their ability to navigate complex legal matters with precision and a client-centred approach sets them apart.’
‘Dylan Latimer was the responsible partner and he is amazing. He constantly demonstrates his exceptional expertise and attention to detail without being too long-winded in his advice or losing his pragmatic approach. He is not only highly responsive but also takes the time to really understand the client's need. He is the best!’
‘They were responsive and comprehensive in how they dealt with us, which we appreciated.’
Key clients
- Aon Group PLC
- Augmented Holdings
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Cherry Godfrey Finance Limited
- Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
- HSBC Group
- Imperium Group
- JP Morgan Chase
- Paratus Group
- Pensioneer Trustee Company (Guernsey) Limited
- Perwyn Group
- Praxis Group
Work highlights
Advised WM Morrison on the Guernsey law aspects of its acquisition of Sandpiper Group.
Advised Grant Thornton Advisors LLC on the agreement to combine with Grant Thornton Ireland’s advisory and tax business.
Advised Saris Aanhangers B.V. on the Guernsey law aspects of its acquisition by Unitrailer Holding.
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Practice head
Stuart Tyler
Other key lawyers
Tristan Ozanne; Dylan Latimer; Kate Ovenden; Tendai Gakanje