The DCM specialists at Bedell Cristin oversee a range of securitisation transactions and are frequently instructed by clients looking to list notes, including high yield bonds, on TISE or obtain structured financial products. Practice head Alasdair Hunter advises on a range of securitisation transactions, with a notable niche in distressed CMBS deals, but also on high yield and CLO listings. Guy Westmacott takes the lead on equity transactions, while Louise Ridgway maintains a practice covering both equity and debt transactions, in addition to advising on TISE regulations.
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- 'Excellent, business-focused Jersey law firm.'
- 'Louise Ridgway always provides prompt and clear advice.'
- 'Depth of local expertise. Responsive, well staffed and very knowledgeable.'
- 'Louise Ridgway has been brilliant. Her advice is always comprehensive and clear, and she is responsive and organised.'
- 'Alasdair Hunter makes it unique. It's his expertise, creativity, problem-solving, and everything else.'
- 'Alasdair Hunter is a superstar.'
Key clients
- Netflix Inc
- First Quantum Minerals Ltd
- Morgan Stanley
- JP Morgan Securities
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Lloyds Bank plc
- U.S International Development Finance Corporation
- Barclays Bank Plc
- Elite REIT
- Andium Homes
- Blackstone
- Deutsche Bank
Work highlights
Advised Blackstone and its managed funds on a TISE debt listing of an unlimited amount of euro unsecured loan notes, with an initial listed value of €134m.
Provided legal and regulatory advice to Andium Homes Limited in relation to its US private placement of senior unsecured notes.
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Practice head
Alasdair Hunter
Other key lawyers
Guy Westmacott; Louise Ridgway