The team at Carey Olsen tackles the full spectrum of corporate challenges, including M&A transactions and Jersey schemes of arrangement, while also providing regulatory compliance advice for day-to-day operations. Practice head Guy Coltman is an experienced transactions specialist, overseeing a range of deals and restructuring measures. James Willmott acts for private equity houses and listed companies looking to acquire key targets, while also advising on regulatory matters, with David Taylor also advising on M&A deals in addition to handling debt, equity and restructuring mandates. Katherine Tresca made counsel in July 2023, and maintains a broad transactional practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'Carey Olsen has been particularly helpful to us in some technical areas of law, as well as guiding us on strategies we might take in relation to potentially contentious matters. Their guidance has been timely and practical and worked out as we hoped.'
- 'James Willmott and Katherine Tresca have been delightful to work with. Timely in their responses, with advice always clear and practical.'
- 'David Taylor is always responsive and gives commercial advice.'
- 'They are a great team to work with. Very knowledgable.'
- 'Always has time to talk to me to help with issues.'
Key clients
- Altum Trustees
- Birkenstock Holdings
- Channel Islands Co-op
- EG Group
- Octane
- Wentworth Resources
Work highlights
- Advised EG Group on the £2.27bn sale of the majority of its UK and Ireland fuel, food service, grocery and merchandise business to supermarket chain Asda.
- Advised Altum Trustees on its acquisition of Link Fund Solutions (Luxembourg) S.A. from the Link Group.
- Advised Channel Islands Co-op on the acquisition of seven Lloyds Pharmacy branches across Jersey and Guernsey.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Katherine Tresca
Carey OlsenLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
James Willmott
Carey OlsenNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
David Taylor
Carey OlsenPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Guy Coltman