Ferbrache & Farrell LLP ‘delivers outstanding and creative legal solutions’ across the gamut of fund matters, with particular expertise in assisting fund managers to secure financing, and in restructuring existing Guernsey-based investment vehicles. Practice head Gavin Farrell leverages his ’solid fund knowledge’ to advise on the full spectrum of transactional matters in the sector. Helen McGeoch combines a strong transactional practice with in-depth understanding of regulatory challenges in the Guernsey market.
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Testimonials
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- 'Gavin Farrell has a long and established track record of working with corporate and investment funds. We have worked together on many assignments for nearly 20 years across the spectrum of investment funds.'
- 'Accessibility to partner and open dialogue and solutions. Practical collaboration and cohesion with the entire team. Work as an extension of the client and the administration team.'
- 'With exceptional practical working knowledge of funds legislation and commercial solutions, Gavin Farrell has provided exceptional legal support for a recent complex continuation fund.'
- 'Excellent fund knowledge.'
- 'Gavin Farrell has solid fund knowledge and practical experience sitting on GP boards.'
- 'The team at Ferbrache & Farrell has worked on numerous fund formations and delivers outstanding and creative legal solutions.'
- 'Gavin Farrell is an outstanding veteran in the industry. He is very well-connected with all relevant parties within the fund ecosystem in Guernsey. We regard him as one of the most seasoned professionals in his field in Guernsey.'
- 'Very strong knowledge within fund management framework, well-connected, pleasant to work with and top quality advice.'
Key clients
- HitecVision
- Lakestar
- Point Resources Holding AS
Work highlights
Advised on corporate, funds and banking matters for HitecVision.
Provided support to Lakestar on corporate, funds and banking matters.
Advised Point Resources Holding AS in respect of the restructuring of ownership of a material interest in a Norwegian listed entity.
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Practice head
Gavin Farrell
Other key lawyers
Helen McGeoch; Stuart Nash; Joshua Black