Banking and finance

Carey Olsen

The ‘technically strong lawyers’ at Carey Olsen were joined in January 2024 by Tristan Maultby, who arrives from Walkers and brings with him a practice that covers real estate and Sharia-compliant finance structures. This augments the firm’s existing specialism in real estate finance, and its experience in overseeing the refinancing of existing facilities and acting on complex fund and acquisition finance mandates. Heading the team is Robin Smith, who maintains a borrower and lender-side practice, advising funds and banks on financing structures. Kate Andrews is the key contact for debt restructuring, with Peter German focusing predominantly on real estate financing. Fiona Dalton is also noted for her real estate finance work, acting for investment funds and family offices, and with particular expertise in JPUT structures.

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Testimonials

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'An extremely strong team of lawyers led by a group of partners that know what matters to the counterparties on any deal. No point scoring, no unnecessary negotiation, no overly technical emails, just good quality advice.'
'Peter German stands out in terms of technical ability and practical advice. He cuts through any issues and focusses on the important points. He is my go-to for any large, complex matters. Kate Andrews makes complex transactions straightforward.'
'Tristan Maultby is a very capable partner. He is always responsive, commercial and very user-friendly.'
'An experienced firm with technically strong lawyers. Very approachable at all levels, from junior lawyer through to partner.'
'Tristan Maultby has recently joined Carey Olsen and is a bright mind in the Channel Islands. Looking forward to working more closely with Carey Olsen as a result of Tristan joining.'
'Terrific team - very experienced, extremely responsive, commercial in their approach, on top of what is "market."'
'They are exceptional across the full spectrum of finance transactions.'
'Robin Smith is highly experienced and because he understands our business so well, always provides excellent commercial advice, whilst at all times ensuring that our risks are adequately covered.'

Key clients

Ad hoc committee of senior secured lenders of Vue International group
Committee of lenders to Flint Group
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
The Royal Bank of Scotland International

Work highlights

Advised Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG in relation to a circa £117m debt facility made available to refinance a portfolio of UK logistics assets.
Advised the committee of lenders on the recapitalisation of Flint Group, which benefitted from an approximately €760m deleveraging of its balance sheet and access to €72m of new liquidity.
Acted as lead counsel to a consortium of ten banks on nine capital call facilities totalling €2.95bn in relation to a multi-jurisdictional fund restructuring.