Ferbrache & Farrell LLP ‘delivers outstanding and creative legal solutions’ across the gamut of fund matters, with particular expertise in assisting fund managers to secure financing, and in restructuring existing Guernsey-based investment vehicles. Practice head Gavin Farrell leverages his ’solid fund knowledge’ to advise on the full spectrum of transactional matters in the sector. Helen McGeoch combines a strong transactional practice with in-depth understanding of regulatory challenges in the Guernsey market.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Gavin Farrell has a long and established track record of working with corporate and investment funds. We have worked together on many assignments for nearly 20 years across the spectrum of investment funds.'
  • 'Accessibility to partner and open dialogue and solutions. Practical collaboration and cohesion with the entire team. Work as an extension of the client and the administration team.'
  • 'With exceptional practical working knowledge of funds legislation and commercial solutions, Gavin Farrell has provided exceptional legal support for a recent complex continuation fund.'
  • 'Excellent fund knowledge.'
  • 'Gavin Farrell has solid fund knowledge and practical experience sitting on GP boards.'
  • 'The team at Ferbrache & Farrell has worked on numerous fund formations and delivers outstanding and creative legal solutions.'
  • 'Gavin Farrell is an outstanding veteran in the industry. He is very well-connected with all relevant parties within the fund ecosystem in Guernsey. We regard him as one of the most seasoned professionals in his field in Guernsey.'
  • 'Very strong knowledge within fund management framework, well-connected, pleasant to work with and top quality advice.'

Key clients

  • HitecVision
  • Lakestar
  • Point Resources Holding AS

Work highlights

  • Advised on corporate, funds and banking matters for HitecVision.
  • Provided support to Lakestar on 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.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gavin Farrell

Other key lawyers

Helen McGeoch, Stuart Nash, Joshua Black