‘Very responsive, including over weekends and bank holidays. Partner-led proposition and actively seeking to find solutions.’

‘The team, headed up by Annette Alexander, has always been very commercial and quick to respond to requests. They work hard, often with imperfect information, to demystify Guernsey law and provide timely advice to us and our advisers.’

‘Annette Alexander is the partner that we work most closely with on all aspects of Guernsey law. She is proactive and very commercial, ensuring that we do not over-engineer things and that advice fits in with our other legal teams in the UK, Ireland and USA.’

‘They provide a high level of service to new clients from the outset, which expands into more detailed, tailored advice as the relationship grows. On sanctions-related matters, the advice is always well considered and provided in a timely manner.’

‘All individuals are easy to engage and establish a professional relationship with.’

‘The team is the standout in the market, with a strong bench of lawyers and an approach that mirrors that of the City firms. Their technical ability and commercial approach are second to none, and they collaborate in their approach to all matters.’

‘Andrew Boyce is my go-to for corporate and M&A in Guernsey. It’s a given that lawyers know their trade, but it’s more rare than I would like to find people you are happy to share a beer with as much as work on a transaction.’

‘We have been using the services of Carey Olsen’s corporate team for many years now. Tony Lane and his team have been a huge support for the whole business. The most important thing they have provided us is consistency in service and the management of expectations.’

‘Mourant is one of the very few law firms on Guernsey who can be absolutely trusted to support on UK listed company work. They are a very safe pair of hands. They are able to get up to speed on tricky issues really quickly and provide succinct, clear and pragmatic advice.’

‘John Rochester and Gary Hall are both excellent and support us on corporate and UK listed company work. They are extremely responsive, approachable and knowledgeable.’

‘Engaging and thorough practitioners – the right blend of technical expertise and commerciality, and a pleasure to deal with throughout.’

‘The standout reason for instructing them was their sector-specific knowledge and experience with Guernsey-domiciled reinsurance businesses. We found them to be technically excellent, experts in local insurance, antitrust and change of control regulations, and well-connected to the relevant local regulatory teams.’

‘The team I worked with were responsive, honest, and pragmatic. What most impressed me, and what was refreshing, was that they were willing to be honest when they did not know something.’

‘Alana Gillies-Ridout was refreshingly honest and technically very good. Her affability and collaborative approach marked her out as being a different type of corporate lawyer.’

‘Key for us their commercial approach, speed of response and “one team” way of working together and the effort they each personally put in for us and our clients. We wouldn’t be without them, and we wouldn’t engage anyone over them.’

‘The firm is multi-jurisdictional and has a large number of experienced team members.’

‘Bryon Rees and Michelle Watson Bunn are very hands-on and receptive, and have an in-depth understanding of the client firm that they service.’

‘Very good market knowledge.’

‘Bryon Rees is my go-to lawyer in Guernsey for anything corporate.’

‘Richard Sharp and Michelle Watson Bunn were prompt, professional and gave technical and commercial advice. The clients appreciated their swift and sound legal advice, and I would not hesitate to recommend or use them again for Guernsey law matters.’

‘We have worked with Bryon Rees for many years and would not hesitate to go to him on any corporate matter in Guernsey. He is responsive, measured and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Very strong legal knowledge and regulatory understanding of the type of business we do.’

‘Bryon Rees gets to grips with urgent and complex matters quickly and delivers complex advice in a practical, executable manner.’

‘Strength in depth. Our usual partner had to take some time out for a family matter but another partner stepped in as an interim and the transition was seamless.’

‘We needed Walkers for some very specific Guernsey law advice in the context of a larger multinational transaction. They did their jurisdictional part with professionalism, excellence and speed.’

‘Particular shout-out for Angela Proctor and Jessica Robinson, both excellent!’

‘The team was excellent: engaged, highly available, fastidious in meeting the requirements, but pragmatic in understanding both sides’ legitimate challenges and getting the deal over the line.’

‘Angela Proctor is a pleasure to deal with. Always quick to respond with the ideal mix of commercial sensibility and eye for detail.’

‘Working with Chris Hutley-Hurst is always a pleasure, his knowledge in his field is unsurpassed and he’s always able to refer a colleague who may specialise in a specific area, thus ensuring we get the best service at all times.’

‘Good ability to work within regulatory regimes and find the key people to achieve desired results.’

‘Craig Cordle has provided quick, creative, and practical legal and structuring support. We are working on a project that is new and Craig really thought like an operator as well as a lawyer, and this was quite valuable.’

‘Able to navigate the applicability of Guernsey substance and local law in tandem with the wider legal framework of the UK market.’

‘We view Stuart Tyler as an integral part of our team, offering intimate advice, covering the full spectrum of topics with a particular strength in M&A deal mode.’

‘A very strong corporate law offering.’

‘A solid option for Guernsey corporate law advice.’

‘Simon Heggs is extremely responsive, pragmatic and easy to work with.’

‘No matter the deadline, they always have someone available within the team to assist. The team liaises with UK lawyers to jump in on behalf of the client/target to give a better understanding of Guernsey & Jersey structures and responsibilities that fall between the company directors and shareholders.’

‘Simon Heggs is very approachable, always puts his team forward to assist, deals with queries in a timely basis, drafting of board minutes and ancillary documentation, amending articles, provides reassurance when dealing with corporate UK commercial property sales.’

‘Excellent team with strength and breadth led by first-class partners.’

‘A really trustworthy team, our go-to for any general corporate or funds advice.’

‘Wayne Atkinson is incredibly knowledgable and approachable, he would be the first person we trust to give practical, commercial advice and understands our business.’

‘Simon Heggs has the perfect blend of practicality, commercial awareness and client management. He is always a delight to deal with.’

‘The team is excellent. The service provided is highly qualified and managed to deliver very satisfactory results, even in the face of budget constraints. Uncomplicated and more goal-oriented work than others.’

‘Their approach is collegiate, responsive, and considered. They have assisted my clients in getting their transactions done in a no-fuss, professional manner.’

‘Very professional advice, responding on time, large commitment to the project, practical solutions and good network to authorities to get everything over the line on time.’

‘Great performance from Ann Halliday, she is focused on targets and achieving goals and has excellent expertise.’

‘I find they are really effective at delegating the task to the person with the best expertise in that area. We find their turnaround from initial quote to producing their final piece of work is extremely competitive, and they keep us up to date throughout the whole process.’

‘Gavin Farrell and his team know their stuff.’

‘To the point, focused on the commercial realities while dealing with the technical requirements competently in the background.’

‘Gets straight to the nub of the matter, doesn’t avoid the difficult subjects.’

‘I consider Ferbrache & Farrell as a good, solid, local firm in Guernsey which has a team with the experience of working on large transactions.’

‘Gavin Farrell is a very valued member of the firm and leads an efficient and effective team.’

‘Pragmatic, senior partner-led approach, focused on achieving results rather than scoring points’

‘Gavin Farrell and Joshua Black in particular are my go-to contacts, I can always rely on them to give a good service.’

‘Gavin Farrell and Helen McGeoch are highly capable in assisting us with Guernsey specific corporate issues. They are both responsive, technically excellent and commercial. They are our go-to firm in Guernsey for that reason.’