The practice at Mourant handles the complete spectrum of corporate and transactional matters, handling both multi-jurisdictional M&A, and deals between Guernsey-domiciled clients. The team is particularly well versed in advising the financial sector, assisting target and bidder companies with the regulatory aspects of transactions. Real estate deals are a further area of focus for the firm and practice head John Rochester, who advises on real estate structuring and financing. Frances Watson‘s practice includes both public and private M&A and transactions involving family offices, while John Lewis handles transactions and restructurings in the private wealth space. Helen Wyatt specialises in regulatory advice in the financial services sector, as does senior associate Charlotte Brown, who joined the firm from Ogier in May 2022. Alana Gillies Ridout advises on private M&A and commercial contracts.
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Key clients
- Abrdn plc
- Brookfield
Work highlights
- Advised Corporation Service Company on its $2bn acquisition of the Intertrust group, which includes companies licensed by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
- Advising The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son on Guernsey law in relation to its purchase of Credit Suisse's global trust business in Singapore, Guernsey and the Bahamas.