Bedell Cristin marshals expertise in all aspects of corporate and commercial law, including funds, banking and regulatory issues, advising clients on both international and Guernsey-based transactions. Leading the practice is the ‘very committed’ managing partner Kate Ovenden, who combines funds, banking and finance expertise with her substantial M&A practice. Dylan Latimer is the team’s private equity specialist, advising real estate and infrastructure investors on multi-jurisdictional transactions. John Scanlan joined from Carey Olsen in January 2023, augmenting the firm’s M&A and investment fund offering, while insurance specialist Richard Sharp and associate James Walsh returned to Ogier in February 2023 and July 2022 respectively. Associate Tendai Gakanje is also recommended for M&A and corporate advisory work.
Testimonials
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'The quality of those I have dealt with at the firm has been very high.'
'Kate Ovenden is very committed and goes the extra mile for her clients.'
Key clients
- Ocorian Limited/Ocorian Services Limited
- Arrow Global
Work highlights
- Advised Menora Mivtachim Insurance Company on its £112m investment in real estate investment company, Brockton Everlast.
- Advised Longmead Capital on its purchase of a special purpose vehicle which owns The Pinnacle, a landmark asset in Leeds.