Sophie Corkish
ApplebyAppleby routinely acts on the region’s most valuable and complex transactions, and is distinguished by its breadth and depth of expertise, as well as its international capabilities. Juan Thornley provides M&A and corporate advice to clients in the financial services sector and is a key name for regulatory enquiries, while Garry Manley ‘provides excellent turnarounds on complicated projects’ for his insurance, banking, and CSP clients. In addition to her wide corporate practice, Katherine Garrood has notable expertise in investment fund work. Darryl Jago and Sophie Corkish are also noted for their expertise in high-profile M&A deals.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Garry Manley provides excellent turnarounds on complicated projects.'
‘They're experienced and on the ball - they make transactions run smoothly, solve problems, and are one less thing to worry about.’
Key clients
- Tesco
- Zurich Insurance Group
- Peel Group
- Utmost Group
- Monument
- Playtech
- International Financial Group
- Strix
- Alvarium
- Blackfridge
- Pension SuperFund
- Admenta Holdings
- LeoVegas AB
- Standard Chartered Group
Work highlights
- Advised Tesco on its acquisition of the Isle of Man’s largest supermarket chain.
- Advised a pension fund on the recommended takeover of a listed IOM company.
- Acted for a listed IOM company on a $1.25bn take-private offer.
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.
Darryl Jago
ApplebyLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Juan Thornley
Appleby
Garry Manley
ApplebyNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Katherine Garrood
ApplebyPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Juan Thornley, Garry Manley