The team at Carey Olsen is called upon for both debt and equity transactions, assisting both new and prior issuers with the securitisation and listing of products including high yield bonds, while also assisting clients looking to list on TISE, the LSE and also North American and Asian exchanges. Heading the team in tandem are Simon Marks, whose debt practice covers bond issuances and structured finance transactions, and Guy Coltman, who is experienced in overseeing both UK and US IPOs. Kate Andrews advises banks and private equity houses on note issuances in addition to a variety of financing structures, which are also areas of focus for Ashley Morrison, who was made counsel in July 2024. Matthew Ecobichon, made partner in July 2025, is well versed in transactions concerning Eurobonds and asset-backed securities.
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Testimonials
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- 'Commercial advice. Solution oriented.'
- 'Matthew Ecobichon is very hands-on and very commercial in his advice. He looks to find solutions.'
- 'A unique and great team who have guided us through all things Jersey over the years. Very commercial, great experience and always available.'
- 'It has been a pleasure working with the Carey Olsen team. They have been really adept at answering very technical questions, and helping to implement creative solutions to challenging issues.'
- 'Excellent communication and fast response times, projects staffed with a consistent team at appropriate levels with knowledgeable associates, but always with easy access to partners if required.'
- 'Matthew Ecobichon and his team are great. Excellent communication, fast responses, problem solvers as well as proactive and reliable with the everyday processes.'
Key clients
- Ferguson plc
- Rosebank Industries
- Birkenstock Holding
- Wentworth Resources
Work highlights
Advised Ferguson plc on the establishment of a new corporate structure under Ferguson Enterprises Inc., which included the admission of shares of Ferguson Enterprises Inc. to trading on the NYSE and LSE.
Advised Rosebank Industries plc on its application for admission to trading on the AIM market of the LSE and its placing of 20m ordinary shares at 250p per share, which raised gross proceeds of £50m.
Acted as Jersey counsel on a further offering of shares by largest shareholder in NYSE-listed Birkenstock Holding plc.
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Simon Marks; Guy Coltman
Other key lawyers
Kate Andrews; Ashley Morrison; Matthew Ecobichon