Acting for corporates, private equity houses, and HNWIs, Ferbrache & Farrell LLP advises clients on their day-to-day challenges and on matters relating to M&A transactions. The group is also sought after by borrowers for financing arrangements. Gavin Farrell, whose practice centres on fund and asset management, heads the practice. Helen McGeoch works on a range of transactions, including M&A and joint ventures, while Stuart Nash is noted for his practice overseeing the property aspects of corporate deals.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • '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.'

Key clients

  • HitecVision
  • Lakestar
  • Point Resources Holding AS

Work highlights

  • Provided ongoing legal advice on corporate, funds and banking matters for HitecVision.
  • Assisted Lakestar with corporate, funds and banking matters.
  • Advised Point Resources Holding AS in respect of the restructuring of ownership of a material interest in a Norwegian-listed entity.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gavin Farrell

Other key lawyers

Helen McGeoch, Stuart Nash, Joshua Black