Collas Crill’s offering handles matters at the intersection of corporate and private client, assisting HNW families on the establishment and operation of their businesses and holding structures. Nick Ward heads the team, handling the full spectrum of transactional and restructuring issues, in addition to handling semi-contentious shareholder and directorship matters. Matt Gilley is well versed in the setting up of JPUTs and LPs, while Fiona Wilson specialises in AML and CFT regimes.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very responsive and effective. They give concise advice and are proactive.'
- 'Conor Walsh is very responsive and pragmatic in his advice - a future leader.'
Key clients
- London & Capital Group
- Kalkan Capital
- Superbia Holdings
- Blue Islands
- BodySmart Finance
- Condor Ferries
- Dualit
- Hawksford
- Highvern
- JTC
- KPMG
- Liberation Group
Work highlights
Advised Canaccord Genuity Group Inc's wealth management business in relation to its acquisition of Brooks Macdonald Asset Management (International) Limited from Brooks Macdonald Group plc.
Acted for a Manchester-based farming equipment manufacturer in its £100m sale to a Luxembourg PE vehicle, which acquired the business through three Jersey companies.
Advised on the establishment of a Jersey regulated trust and corporate services provider.
Practice head
Nick Ward
Other key lawyers
Matt Gilley; Fiona Wilson; Conor Walsh