Appleby‘s capabilities span pan-Channel Island and broader M&A transactions, with the firm routinely overseeing corporate and asset manager-led acquisitions, utilising the firm’s global network. Key team members include Tristan Ozanne and Dylan Latimer, who both combine expertise in both M&A and associated financing transactions, while Kate Ovenden bridges the divide between corporate real estate and financing deals. Jeremy Berchem handles questions of governance and is also sought after for financing advice, with Stuart Tyler maintaining a broad practice that spans corporate transactions, structuring and regulatory matters, as well as insolvency-related challenges.
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- Dylan Latimer, in particular, is a great lawyer, always available and willing to help.
- We work with Dylan Latimer. He is easy to work with, responsible, and readily available.
- This team is a great all-around team. They provide responsive and direct-to-the-point advice.
- Kate Ovenden is an exceptional lawyer and one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with. She is one of the few lawyers in Guernsey who has broad experience across a number of practice areas, including corporate and M&A, banking, funds and trusts, and has great technical knowledge of Guernsey law and practice.
- Great team made up of experienced lawyers who are all well-respected in their field.
- The individuals we work with stand out for their responsiveness, commercial judgment, and ability to simplify complex Guernsey matters. Partners are hands-on and accessible, while associates are reliable, well-prepared, and efficient. Their combination of technical depth and practical advice differentiates them from competitors. Our key relationship contact is Jeremy Berchem.
- Dylan Latimer has been looking for solutions and innovations to aid customer outcomes.
Key clients
- Aon Group PLC
- Augmented Holdings
- Barclays Bank Ireland PLC
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Cherry Godfrey Finance Limited
- Grant Thornton Advisors LLC
- HSBC Group
- Imperium Group
- JP Morgan SE
- LondonMetric Property Plc
- MMC UK Pension Fund Trustee Limited
- Paratus Group
- Pensioneer Trustee Company (Guernsey) Limited
- PIB Group Limited
- Praxis Group
- RL360 Life Insurance Company Limited
- Sedibelo Holdings
- Suntera Group
- Trireme Pension Services (Guernsey) Limited
- TRITAX
Work highlights
Advised Brookfield Asset Management on the Guernsey aspects of its acquisition of the remaining 26% of Oaktree in a transaction valued at £3bn.
Advised PIB Limited on the purchase of Ross-Gower Group Limited and a subsidiary.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Tristan Ozanne; Dylan Latimer; Kate Ovenden; Jeremy Berchem; Stuart Tyler
Other key lawyers
Gareth Grand