Paul Worsnop > Appleby > St Helier, Jersey > Lawyer Profile
Appleby Offices
13-14 ESPLANADE
ST HELIER
JE1 1BD
Jersey
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Paul Worsnop
Work Department
Corporate
Position
Paul Worsnop is Partner within the corporate department in Jersey. He has a broad practice and advises on all aspects of corporate and finance transactions with a particular emphasis on debt and equity capital markets, structured finance, funds and technology.
Paul is involved with a number of industry working groups on the Island looking at areas including capital markets, the implementation and regulation of Fintech in Jersey, the AML/KYC regime and legal reform.
Career
Prior to commencing his legal career, Paul spent two years as a project manager in the software development industry which is reflected in the commercial and practical advice he offers his clients and his sector focus.
Qualified as a Solicitor of England and Wales in 2014 and was sworn in as an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey in January 2021.
Education
London School of Economics (England)
Nottingham Law School (England)
Institute of Law (Jersey)
Lawyer Rankings
Jersey > Capital markets
Appleby
is adept at both listings on TISE and the issuance of CLOs, advising clients from across the firm’s network on EU-compliant structures. Andrew Weaver
oversees the practice, with Jersey managing partner James Gaudin handling structured finance facilities. Paul Worsnop and Tom Vibert are the key contacts for all matters tied to CLOs, while also handling a wide range of structured finance transactions. Simon Felton joined the group from Ogier in June 2023, specialising in advising securities issuers with debt and equity transactions, with Christophe Kalinauckas focusing on bond listings on TISE.
Jersey > Investment funds
(Leading associates)Appleby supports clients at the formation, financing and restructuring stages of the fund lifecycles and is also well positioned to advise on Jersey’s private funds regime and other regulatory requirements. Andrew Weaver leads the group, offering expertise in real estate, hedge, and private equity fund matters, advising on day-to-day issues and regulatory challenges. Paul Worsnop advises clients looking to launch fund structures and fundraising, with particular experience in the technology sector.