Appleby‘s finance team is characterised by a broad expertise in the field, assisting banks with the structuring of real estate, fund and leveraged loans. The practice is also able to guide clients through the restructuring of loans, including as part of broader restructuring efforts. Jersey managing partner James Gaudin heads the group, advising on asset financing, with further expertise acting for banks in the context of borrowers’ insolvencies. Simon Felton’s clients include bank and private credit lenders, and he is also called upon by borrowers looking to refinance real estate and acquisition financing arrangements. Paul Worsnop is noted for his expertise in the issuance of structured products, including CLOs. Daniel Healy takes lender-side instructions in relation to fund and real estate facilities.
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- A really strong team with great technical expertise and able to cater to commercial reality within this.
- Daniel Healy is an excellent lawyer - sensible, does not fight for points that are not worth fighting over, focused on the end result and closing the deal within budget.
- Daniel Healy at Appleby is a trusted adviser offering strong expertise in finance and corporate transactions, handling complex multijurisdictional transactions that require a commercial approach. He is efficient and offers practical advice.
Key clients
- Ad hoc group of noteholders of Oriflame Limited
- Investec
- Natixis
- Barings
- EIG Management Company, LLC
- Lone Star Funds
- Aviva
Work highlights
Advised an ad hoc group of noteholders to the Oriflame group on its comprehensive recapitalisation, including a c. €520m debt reduction and an injection of new capital of c. €71m, alongside maturity extensions.
Advised Investec Bank plc on the structuring and deployment of a portfolio of tailored loan facilities, each guaranteed by Meadow Partners LLP.
Acted as Jersey counsel to funds managed by EIG on the financing aspects of the acquisition of a 49.87% stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Daniel Healy
Practice head
James Gaudin
Other key lawyers
Simon Felton; Paul Worsnop; Daniel Healy