Bedell Cristin‘s ’consistent and knowledgeable approach’ allows it to take on lead counsel roles in cross-border transactions, with particular expertise in private equity and real estate deals. The firm is also frequently instructed on restructuring matters, and also provides advice on regulatory issues. Global managing partner Tim Pearce spearheads the practice, with a strong M&A practice in addition to his banking and finance work. Guy Westmacott is an M&A specialist and also offers assistance with competition and financial services regulations, while Alasdair Hunter handles insolvency and restructuring matters. Senior associate Natasha Bairstow acts on a range of M&A and restructuring matters.

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  • 'Always available, easy to discuss, consistent and knowledgeable approach, very reliable.'
  • 'I have used Guy Westmacott's services for corporate acquisition and share sales. He gave clear guidance at all times with a willingness to listen, understand and allay any concerns.'
  • 'Bedell Cristin adopt a personable approach, with a high standard of technical expertise. They work with clients to provide a collaborative service, provide flexibility in billing and have a diverse range of skills and areas of expertise.'
  • 'Guy Westmacott, Alasdair Hunter and associates provide a bespoke and personable service, keeping in close contact with clients and ensuring client preferences are met.'
  • 'Really open and modern, friendly lawyers that provide (often at short notice) commercial and practical advice.'
  • 'Guy Westmacott offers exceptional legal advice while staying commercial and pragmatic. He always does things efficiently and will quite often work late or pick things up last minute.'
  • 'The team has good technical legal knowledge both in corporate law and the Jersey court system.'
  • 'The collaboration is excellent, the team was always on hand to advise and went the extra mile to ensure our plan and timeline were achieved.'

Key clients

  • Arq Limited
  • Andium Homes
  • Advisa
  • Claranet
  • Clarivate
  • Cromwell Europe
  • Inflexion
  • JT Group
  • Le Masurier
  • Leonard Green
  • Theramex management
  • Tullow

Work highlights

  • Advised environmental technology company Arq on its agreement to merge with Advanced Emissions Solutions.
  • Advised the management team of Theramex on its sale by CVC to Carlyle and PAI Partners.
  • Advised Atos on its acquisition of Cloudreach, a multi-cloud tech services company.

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Bedell Cristin
Guy heads our Jersey Corporate Law team.  He specialises in corporate and commercial matters with a focus on mergers and acquisitions but has also worked extensively on corporate and project finance and restructuring mandates. He has considerable experience of international investment transactions using a variety of onshore and offshore structures. Guy has advised on a range of international transactions, often alongside major international clients and law firms, and he frequently advises on the regulatory aspects of corporate transactions, including in connection with competition and financial services laws. Prior to joining the firm, Guy worked with Eversheds and Vinson & Elkins in London and in-house with Mubadala Investment Company in Abu Dhabi. Guy brings a wealth of deal experience across a variety of sectors together with a commercial perspective and a strong appreciation of client requirements.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tim Pearce

Other key lawyers

Guy Westmacott, Alasdair Hunter, Natasha Bairstow