Viberts is well-placed to advise on transactions in the Jersey market, frequently being instructed by Jersey businesses to oversee their acquisitions and disposals, while also assisting companies undergoing restructuring measures. Practice head Paul Wilson is an experienced M&A lawyer, with additional expertise in insolvency and regulatory matters. Oliver Hughes, who made managing associate in February 2025, advises on Jersey company law in addition to handling transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Communication with the team was easy and efficient. Questions were answered in a timely fashion and explanations were simple and easy to understand. Overall a professional service was provided, the pricing was fair and reasonable and costs were clearly communicated before work began.'
- 'Christopher Scholefield is very helpful and efficient.'
- 'The commercial and corporate team is very knowledgeable and provide excellent service.'
- 'Oliver Hughes is excellent.'
- 'Strong team of diverse skillsets, and experience.'
- 'Getting to know their client and building long-term relationships rather than thinking transactionally.'
Key clients
- Bank Leumi
- Close Finance
- FPI Limited
- Beaulieu School
- Bracken Rothwell
- EFG Financial Services
- Equiom Financial Services
- Fairway Financial Services
- Fiduchi Financial Services
- Osmium Property Holdings
- RBC
- Al Mubarakia Ltd
Work highlights
Instructed by Bracken Rothwell Limited in relation to the sale of its share capital to Moore Stephens.
Instructed by a well-known local businessman in the merger of his three waste management businesses with GRG.
Lawyers
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
Paul Wilson
Other key lawyers
Christopher Scholefield; Oliver Hughes