Carey Olsen‘s practice spans both DCM work, including high yield bond issuances, securitisation work, and ECM work such as listings advice and assistance with redomiciliations. Leadership of the team is split between Simon Marks, who was named co-managing partner in July 2024 and whose practice encompasses bond issuances and structured finance transactions, and Guy Coltman, who assists with listings in both the UK and US. Kate Andrews acts for clients looking to issue bonds while also assisting on acquisition and fund financing matters. Matthew Ecobichon advises on transactions concerning TISE-listed securities, with Ashley Morrison acting on bond issuances and securitisation structures linked to credit card lenders.

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Testimonials

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  • 'User friendly, flexible and very commercial.'
  • 'Very commercial and efficient.'
  • 'Carey Olsen is always reliable when we need a TISE listing agent for a high yield bond offering. They know the requirements as well as anyone and make issuer's counsel's life easier.'
  • 'Kate Andrews is always reliable, and Bryony Bird is excellent as our day-to-day contact.'
  • 'Very strong and competent team on Jersey matters and wider capital markets practice. Worked one of the most complicated transactions I have been involved in, and was seamless to work with Carey Olsen Jersey. Very highly recommended.'

Key clients

  • Birkenstock Holding
  • Wentworth Resources

Work highlights

  • Advised Birkenstock Holding plc on its $8.6bn IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Acted as Jersey counsel for Wentworth Resources plc, a Jersey company previously listed on the AIM, on its £61.7m takeover by Maurel & Prom.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Marks, Guy Coltman

Other key lawyers

Kate Andrews, James Willmott, Katherine Tresca, Bryony Bird, James Kinsley