Sophia Howell-Evans
ApplebyFielding a market-leading banking and finance group, Appleby’s team of experienced solicitors has recently been involved in some of the island’s significant refinancings. Blue-chip banking clients, among others, instruct the firm for its breadth of expertise and international experience. Recently, co-chair Garry Manley has advised on the high-value listings of debt securities by Isle of Man companies, including on the NYSE, while co-chair Tom Brook advises on debt finance matters, bond issuances, and takeovers for international financial institutions and companies. Sophie Corkish and Sophia Howell-Evans both routinely advise on high-value transactions, and Eleanor Harding focuses on asset finance transactions, particularly shipping and aviation finance work.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘The team consistently deliver for us on finance transactions and is our go-to firm in the Isle of Man. The fact they can handle BVI matters from the Isle of Man is also very helpful.’
‘Tom Brook is very responsive. He is a trusted pair of hands and delivers for us every time.’
‘The team is very responsive and quick to manage any issues. They treat our clients like their own. Tier 1 service from Appleby always.’
‘Tom Brook and Sophie Corkish are particularly excellent. You can trust them to deliver and take the stress out of a deal.’
Key clients
- Barclays
- BNP Paribas
- Citibank
- HSBC
- Investec
- Lloyds
- Santander
- The Royal Bank of Scotland
- The Standard Bank of South Africa
- The Blackstone Group International
- OakNorth Bank
- Topland Group
Work highlights
- Advised a syndicate of lenders on the refinance of circa £5bn of facilities advanced to Flutter Entertainment PLC.
- Advised Silver Point Finance on the Isle of Man law aspects of the debt financing of STG Partners' private acquisition of Momentive Global.
- Advising JP Morgan Securities on matters of Isle of Man law in connection with an amendment and restatement of a revolving credit facility.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sophie Corkish
ApplebyLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Tom Brook
ApplebyNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Eleanor Harding
ApplebyPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tom Brook, Garry Manley