Mourant is regularly tasked with overseeing public M&A, often via court-approved schemes of arrangement, and also stands out for its expertise in the use of Jersey cash box structures for the issuance of convertible bonds and rights. Jon Woolrich is instructed on both public M&A and take-privates, as well as IPOs, and leads the group alongside finance specialist Gareth Rigby. Amy Demetriou combines expertise in both traditional bond issuances and digital asset-linked securities, while James Hill maintains a broad practice that spans, inter alia, IPOs, debt listings and other structured finance arrangements.
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Testimonials
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- Mourant is our go-to law firm for the Jersey law aspects of CLO transactions. We deal primarily with Amy Demetriou and Emma Huelin, both of whom are responsive, pragmatic, and commercially minded — well accustomed to the tight timetables and multi-jurisdictional deal teams typical of CLO transactions. We understand their coverage spans the full range of Jersey law banking and finance matters. What sets Mourant apart is the depth of practical knowledge held by the team members, which enables them to deliver consistent, high-quality work product efficiently. Where there are any Jersey law issues, these are explained well and in good time by the team, ensuring that the Jersey law deliverables are delivered on time and in accordance with market standards.
- We work most closely with Amy Demetriou and Emma Huelin. Amy is a calm, authoritative adviser who delivers quickly and manages expectations effectively. Emma is organized and proactive, ensuring nothing is missed. Both are embedded in the CLO market, so they never need to be brought up to speed — saving time for us on deals. They are also a pleasure to deal with personally.
- Amy Demetriou is a fantastic person to work with - she goes above and beyond and completely takes the stress out of everything!
- Excellent product knowledge regarding complex repackaging built over years.
- Amy Demetriou and her team have a great reputation in the market. We have worked with them in connection with various Jersey cell companies and the service has always been excellent.
- Amy Demetriou is a class operator in Jersey SPVs and repackaging transactions. She is pragmatic, responsive, and very client-friendly. We also rate her team, including Emma Huelin.
Key clients
- Anglo American plc
- Gatwick Funding Limited
- Experian plc
- JTC plc
- WNS (Holdings) Limited
- Alphawave IP Group plc
- Heathrow Funding Limited
- Biffa Group Holdings Limited
- OR Royalties International Ltd
- Blackstone
- Caledonia Mining Corporation plc
- Serinus Energy
Work highlights
Advised JTC plc on its £2.7bn acquisition by a Permira and CPPIB-owned vehicle, handling Jersey scheme, corporate and regulatory work.
Advised WNS on its $3.3bn acquisition by Capgemini, leading the Jersey scheme and transaction work.
Advised WisdomTree on launching its physically backed Stellar Lumens ETP, providing Jersey legal and regulatory support for listings on Xetra, SIX and Euronext.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Gareth Rigby; Jon Woolrich
Other key lawyers
Amy Demetriou; James Hill; Paul Martin