Corporate and commercial

Cains

Cains has a strong reputation in the corporate and commercial arena, consistently acting on the island’s notable transactions for a client roster of significant domestic and international businesses, including blue-chip clients. Team co-head Scott Leonard-Morgan has notable experience in M&A, finance transactions, and general corporate and regulatory matters, while fellow co-head Tristan Head demonstrates ‘a wealth of understanding of the Isle of Man M&A process’. Stephanie Chew is noted for her work on acquisitions, restructurings, and reorganisations, and Matthew Wilkinson regularly handles the firm’s cross-border instructions. Kirsten Porter is a key name at senior associate level.

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Testimonials

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'Cains demonstrated clear technical knowledge of the M&A process in the Isle of Man and were able to highlight key differences. They were able to introduce other specialist teams within Cains efficiently without a drop in service levels.’
‘Tristan Head gave concise and commercial advice and demonstrated a wealth of understanding of the Isle of Man M&A process.'
'Kirsten Porter was highly responsive and efficient, and adopted a commercial approach throughout the transaction from start to finish.'
'Tristan Head and Kirsten Porter were always a pleasure to deal with.'
‘The members of the practice I have dealt with are very knowledgeable in their area of expertise, professional and proactive. They have been extremely approachable and helpful.'
‘Scott Leonard-Morgan is our main contact and knows our business very well, resulting in very efficient and practical advice on all matters that come up for us where we require legal assistance and guidance.'
'They ensure that we are kept up-to-date on any matters which arise in the transaction and would recommend them without hesitation to colleagues that are looking for exceptional representation in the IOM.’