Carey Olsen LLP > London, England > Firm Profile
Carey Olsen LLP Offices

Forum St Paul’s
33 Gutter Lane
LONDON
EC2V 8AS
England
Carey Olsen LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Offshore firms in London Tier 1
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.Practice head(s):
Jasmine Amaria; Richard Brown; Matthew Brehaut
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘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.
Foreign-based expertise > Leading firms
With offices located in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore, Carey Olsen is very well-positioned to advise on a wide range of Caribbean-based matters surrounding Bermuda, BVI, and Cayman law. In Carey Olsen LLP’s London office, managing partner Jasmine Amaria is notable for her expertise in the BVI and Cayman law aspects of corporate, finance, and investment funds matters, including fund formation, M&A transactions, and joint ventures. Richard Brown, also in London, focuses his BVI practice on dispute resolution, litigation, and insolvency-related cases, which includes complex fraud and asset tracing cases. Carey Olsen Hong Kong LLP's practice is home to managing partner Michael Padarin, who is notably active in the formation, operation, and restructuring of private equity and venture capital funds, while Jeremy Lightfoot leads the disputes team, which also includes Tim Haynes and Matthew Watson. Haynes is particularly skilled in representing Asia-based clients in commercial disputes, while Watson is a Bermuda law specialist. In Carey Olsen Singapore LLP, managing partner Anthony McKenzie leads the corporate group for Asia with notable expertise in Cayman Islands, BVI, and Bermuda law, frequently handling corporate, investment funds, and finance transactions. James Noble sits at the helm of the litigation, insolvency, and restructuring department, and head of funds Tom Katsaros is another notable presence in the team, as is litigation specialist Helen Wang.Practice head(s):
Jasmine Amaria; Michael Padarin; Anthony McKenzie
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Ad Hoc Group of bondholders in Luckin Coffee Inc.
Arrowcrest Limited
Attestor Value Master Fund LP
AXA Investment Managers
Babel Holding Limited
Bank of China
Block.one
Boris Kaufman
Caldicott Worldwide Ltd
Carbon Growth Partners
China Merchant Bank
CITIC Bank
CN Energy
EQT AB
Fintonia Group
Fulham Company Limited
Fullgoal Asset Management (HK) Limited
G Medical Innovations Holdings Ltd.
Global Cord Blood Corporation
Great Simplicity Investment Corporation
Huaxing Growth Capital
IDEG Investment Management Limited
InterEnergy Holdings Limited
JD Sports Gym
Kathryn Ma
Landing Point Limited
Leapfrog Investments Group Ltd
Marunouchi Innovation Partners Co., Ltd.,
Members of Kroll as Provisional Liquidators of Abraaj Holdings
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Mubadala Petroleum (Thailand) Holdings Limited
Oasis Investments II Master Fund Limited
OCBC Wing Hang Bank
PayProp
Permira
Philip Street Partners
Red Wolf Resources Limited
Smarter Electronics
Smarter Microelectronics
Spathiphy Capital Management Limited
Stoneway Capital Corporation
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp
SuperSeed Capital Limited
Tencent Holdings Limited
The Bank of East Asia, Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Oasis Investments II Master Fund Limited & Attestor Value Master Fund LP in Bermuda’s largest ever fair value appraisal action arising out of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited purchase of the minority shareholdings of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited via a UD$5.5bn amalgamation.
- Acting for Babel Holding Limited, a Cayman Islands company, in the restructuring of its debts worth USD766m.
- Acting as Cayman legal counsel to Grand Centrex Limited (the GCL Group), one of Asia’s leading video game distributors and publishers, in connection with its announced business combination with RF Acquisition Corp, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.
Guernsey > Corporate and M&A
Carey Olsen is the ‘standout in the market’ for transactional advice in the Guernsey market, and is particularly active on behalf of private equity clients, advising on all aspects of acquisitions and disposals. Corporate clients additionally come to the firm for assistance with restructuring programs. Leading the team are Tom Carey, a private equity specialist who also brings experience in the structuring of closed and open-ended collective investment schemes, and Tony Lane, whose practice encompasses transactions done via schemes of arrangement and IPOs. Andrew BoycePractice head(s):
Tom Carey; Tony Lane
Other key lawyers:
Andrew Boyce; Annette Alexander; Arya Hashemi; Colin Calvert
Testimonials
‘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.’
Key clients
SnowFox Topco Limited
LondonMetric Property plc
Industrials REIT limited
Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Limited
Sarnia Yachts
Carey Commercial
Work highlights
- Assisted Mayfair Equity Partners LLP in its sale of SnowFox Topco Limited, the Topco entity in the holding structure of the brands Yo! Sushi, Bento and Taiko.
- Advised Industrials REIT Limited in relation to its take private takeover by a newly-formed vehicle owned indirectly by funds advised by Blackstone Inc.
- Acted for the sellers in relation to the sale of a target group to Suntera Global.
Jersey > Family
Under the leadership of highly experienced litigator Marcus Pallot, Carey Olsen is sought after by HNWIs in relation to a range of familial disputes, including complex divorces and related issues concerning the ownership of family businesses and child issues, while also advising on prenups. Lauren Glynn takes the lead on divorce proceedings, with further expertise in child contact and leave to remove applications, while Suzanne Kingston specialises in family mediation and arbitration proceedings. Tori Cure assists clients going through divorces out of the firm’s London office, while Tara Lee focuses on pre- and post-nuptial arrangements and child law matters.Practice head(s):
Marcus Pallot
Other key lawyers:
Suzanne Kingston; Lauren Glynn; Victoria Cure; Tara Lee; Ella Harvey
Testimonials
‘The family team at Carey Olsen is approachable, knowledgeable and very easy to deal with. They collate complex and difficult concepts and issues into easily understandable terms. Whilst they are part of a large firm they have the feel and reactions of a small firm.’
‘Lauren Glynn is an approachable lawyer and a skilled negotiator, whilst maintaining a calm and composed presence.’
‘Lauren Glynn is very conscientious. She has an air of calm and confidence in her position and knows when to take a point and when to leave it.’
‘Technically knowledgeable and family focused. Always attempt to find the best solution with the minimum of contention.’
‘Lauren Glynn is excellent, capable, personable and solution-oriented. She puts the whole family first and is prepared to provide sage advice and gentle challenge to her clients when necessary. Lauren puts the interests of families, particularly children, first.’
‘Our case has been very lengthy and painful, and I could only have wished to have Lauren Glynn and Ella Harvey on board from the beginning. They are a great team and give constructive feedback when needed. They go out of their way to help see things from a positive perspective.’
‘A very balanced and practical approach at all times. At all levels, across all areas. I simply cannot recommend this team enough.’
‘At a difficult time, it is greatly appreciated to have a team that can guide you. Lauren Glynn and Victoria Cure have been kind and informative and have helped me along every step of the way. I cannot thank them enough, or sing their praises highly enough. Totally the dream team!’
Key clients
We are unable to publicly share client names due to the highly sensitive and private nature of our family law team’s work.
Work highlights
- We are unable to publicly share details of our client work due to its highly sensitive and private nature.
British Virgin Islands > Dispute resolution
Carey Olsen ‘boasts impressive quality from top to bottom’, advising a diverse roster of clients, from HNW individuals, companies and financial institutions to law firms, accountancy firms, and insolvency and recovery specialists. The team has a strong advocacy practice and is regularly involved in high-profile cases in the BVI. Alex Hall Taylor KC leads the team, bringing over 25 years’ experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Tim Wright, who has relocated to the London office, specialises in shareholder disputes and insolvency matters, while fellow London-based lawyer Richard Brown lends expertise in obtaining interlocutory relief. Promoted to partner in July 2023, Simon Hall’s broad practice encompasses fraud and asset tracing and contentious trust and probate work.Practice head(s):
Alex Hall Taylor KC
Other key lawyers:
Tim Wright; Richard Brown; Simon Hall; Tim Baildam
Testimonials
‘Alex Hall Taylor KC is an excellent partner – very experienced, a good leader and a brilliant advocate.’
‘Alex Hall-Taylor leads a great litigation team.’
‘Tim Wright is a pleasure to deal with.’
‘As a foreign customer, I think what stands out about the team I have had contact with, is the availability and kindness with witch they solve any doubts I may have about how the legal figures work in their jurisdiction.’
‘The BVI litigation team at Carey Olsen boasts impressive quality from top to bottom. A series of shrewd hires in recent years has seen them go from strength to strength, and they now boast one of the most formidable teams on Tortola. Great lawyers who are a joy to work with.’
‘Tim Wright is everything you’d want in a litigation partner. He combines a deep knowledge of the law with strong strategic thinking, and he always keeps the focus on the client’s commercial objectives. His reputation for insolvency work in particular speaks for itself.’
‘We contacted Carey Olsen for advice because we had heard numerous positive reviews. And we were not mistaken, as we were able to quickly receive the most professional help.’
‘Tim Wright is not just a top expert in cross-border litigation but also has very good soft skills that allow him to succeed in delivering justice and satisfaction to his clients.’
Key clients
Von der Heydt Invest SA
Sergeii Lagur and Stepan Ivakhiv (R&S Trust)
Cosimo Borelli & Colin Wilson as joint provisional liquidators & liquidators of Real Estate Global Opportunity Fund I Limited
Geneva Trust Company
Prominent Ukrainian businessman (Boris Kaufman)
Sancus Financial Holdings, Carson Wen and Julia Fung
Chris McKenzie
Arman Oyekenov
Petroci Holding
Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Bank of Kazakhstan
Kenworth Industrial Limited
Su Zhu and Kyle Livingston Davies (Three Arrows Capital Ltd – In Liquidation)
Globe Investment Holdings Ltd /MENA Investment Holdings Ltd (In Liquidation)
William Rene Mendez Araujo, Jose Alejandro Sagastume & Terra Towers
Tahakom Investments Company
Seaport Global Securities LLC
Waterfront Property Investment Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for von der Heydt Invest SA in proceedings that have been commenced in the BVI by von der Heydt Invest SA on behalf of funds that have been victims of a fraud, and other noteholder investors, against entities within the Multibank Group and its chairman.
- Acting for Sergeii Lagur and Stepan Ivakhiv in a dispute concerning the assets of the late Mr Igor Yeremeiev, a wealthy and prominent Ukrainian businessman, and particularly his interest in the prominent West Oil Group and Continuum Group in Ukraine.
- Acted for the joint provisional liquidators of Real Estate (RA) Global Opportunity Fund I Limited and continue to act for the liquidators since the company went into full liquidation in March 2024.
Carey Olsen LLP > Firm Profile
Carey Olsen established its London office in 2002. Since this time, the London base has played an important role in providing clients and contacts in the UK with direct access to Carey Olsen’s offshore legal services.
The London team provides a broad range of offshore legal advice relating to the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey, including corporate and finance, investment funds and dispute resolution and litigation. The office does not provide legal advice under the laws of England and Wales.
Carey Olsen works alongside all of the major international law firms, accountancy firms and insolvency practitioners and its clients include global financial institutions, investment funds, private equity houses, multi-national corporations and sovereign wealth funds.
The firm: The firm offers a partner-led approach. It employs more than 650 people and its 83 partners head up a total complement of over 300 lawyers. It provides legal services in relation to all areas of banking and finance, corporate and M&A, investment funds and private equity, trusts and private wealth, dispute resolution, insolvency and property law.
The firm works with an extensive range of clients, including many of the world’s leading banks, insurance companies, investment funds, private equity houses, real estate firms, sovereign wealth funds, publicly listed companies, high-net-worth individuals and governments. The firm is often instructed by or works alongside leading legal and other professional advisers on complex international transactions and cases.
Carey Olsen is the largest law firm in Guernsey and in Jersey, with more Tier 1 practice area rankings than any other firm.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate | Jasmine Amaria | [email protected] | |
Investment funds | Jasmine Amaria | [email protected] | |
Banking and finance | Jasmine Amaria | [email protected] | |
Listing services | Jasmine Amaria | [email protected] | |
Regulatory | Jasmine Amaria | [email protected] | |
Restructuring and insolvency | Richard Brown | [email protected] | |
Regulatory | Richard Brown | [email protected] | |
Dispute resolution and litigation | Richard Brown | [email protected] |
Lawyer Profiles
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Jasmine Amaria | Jasmine is a partner in Carey Olsen’s corporate practice, based in London.… | View Profile |
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Bryony Bird | Bryony specialises in debt capital markets and structured finance transactions for a… | View Profile |
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Matthew Brehaut | Matt is a partner in the corporate team in Carey Olsen’s London… | View Profile |
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Richard Brown | Richard is a partner practising BVI law from Carey Olsen’s London office.… | View Profile |
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Sukhvinder Chana | Sukhvinder is a senior associate in the corporate and finance group. Sukhvinder… | View Profile |
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Nina Clift | Nina is a senior associate within the trusts and private wealth group… | View Profile |
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Ms Victoria Cure | Victoria is an senior associate in Carey Olsen’s Family Law and Divorce… | View Profile |
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Vaishali Gupta | Vaishali specialises in banking and finance transactions. Her recent experience includes advising… | View Profile |
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Arya Hashemi | Arya is a senior associate in Carey Olsen’s corporate and finance team.… | View Profile |
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Alexandra Hehir | Alex is a senior associate in the corporate team in Carey Olsen’s… | View Profile |
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Suzanne Kingston | Suzanne is a consultant in the family law team. Formerly a partner… | View Profile |
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Jonathan Marion | Jonathan is an associate in Carey Olsen’s dispute resolution and litigation practice… | View Profile |
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Colin Masterton | Colin is a counsel at Carey Olsen advising on corporate, real estate… | View Profile |
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Greg O'Keefe-Davis | Greg is a senior associate in Carey Olsen’s British Virgin Islands (BVI) dispute resolution… | View Profile |
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Imogen Payne | Imogen is a senior associate in the corporate and finance team in Carey… | View Profile |
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Emma Penney | Emma is a senior associate in the corporate and finance. Emma has… | View Profile |
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Andrea Steel | Andrea has considerable expertise in a wide range of fund structuring, formation,… | View Profile |
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Tim Wright | Tim is a partner in Carey Olsen’s British Virgin Islands (BVI) Dispute… | View Profile |
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