With a ‘dynamic and commercially minded’ team, Carey Olsen LLP is spearheaded by the ’first-class’ trio of Jasmine Amaria, Richard Brown and Matthew Brehaut, and boasts an impressive range of clients, including the worlds’ largest banks, funds and nation-states. Being one of the few firms to offer a holding on British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law, the team displays both significant breadth and depth, advising on M&A, contentious matters, funds, real estate and banking work. Amaria is noted for her strength in BVI and Cayman law relating to corporate, finance and investment fund matters. Brown displays a flair for dispute resolution and insolvency, having advised various sovereign states and large national banks. The ‘absolutely wonderful’ Brehaut possesses significant experience in corporate matters, having advised a wide range of funds on Guernsey law. Nina Clift is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Carey Olsen are uniquely experienced in the areas we sought to pursue. The people are highly engaging and always willing to help. Their advice and professionalism has proved invaluable.’
‘An exceptional team with a deep understanding of both the legal and commercial points in a deal - which is a rarity. The team is a pleasure to work with.’
‘Carey Olsen have carved out an excellent reputation for employing high calibre lawyers, but who also possess the necessary interpersonal skills to flourish. Well deserving of their tier 1 ranking and are definitely punching above their perceived weight, thanks to the individuals who represent them.’
- 'A really knowledgeable team with a very strong understanding of private funds and the private equity sector.’
‘Broad multijurisdictional coverage & in-depth expertise of this firm is really valued by us.’
‘Jasmine Amaria is our long-standing relationship partner and is a pleasure to work with. She has a great team, a wealth of experience, excellent commercial awareness and unique ability to mitigate risks and provide flexible solutions on complex & technical legal matters in the space of fund structuring and financing. Her advice is always practical and spot on! ’
‘A strong team with in-depth and real experience in the offshore world.’
‘In relation to the commercial litigation there is a brilliant combination of energy and cleverness which serves the clients' commercial objectives very well. The trust department has very great expertise in the black letter law as well as being complete experts on the establishment and administration of trusts and the litigation of issues which may arise in the course of the administration of trusts.'
Key clients
- Circle Internet Financial Limited
- NoAccess Bank plc
- Republic of Kazakhstan
- National Bank of Kazakhstan
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- JPL's of Abraaj Holdings
- MBC Group Holdings Limited
- Petrus Advisers Limited
- Kapall GP Limited
- Pollen Street Capital
Work highlights
Advised Circle Internet Financial on the Cayman corporate law aspects that unlocked second largest stable coin globally and made it available on six blockchains.
Advised on a complex insurance-focused $1.1 billion continuation fund, which moved existing assets in to the continuation fund and provided additional equity funding for a follow-on investment opportunity.
Advised in relation to BVI proceedings in relation to a multi-jurisdictional dispute between Kazakhstan and the National Bank of Kazakhstan.
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
Jasmine Amaria; Richard Brown; Matthew Brehaut
Other key lawyers
Nina Clift