Collas Crill
Real estate transactions and regulatory work are the key pillars of Collas Crill‘s corporate practice, which is also adept at providing advice relating to BVI law issues. Mike Williams leads the team, with a broad practice encompassing M&A, corporate migrations and restructuring, among others. Sam Sturrock is a funds specialist who also assists with financial services licensing issues. Conor Walsh, who was promoted to senior associate in January 2023, and associate Khetha Shezi are also recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- 'Knowledgeable team, approachable and flexible.'
- 'Sam Sturrock - competent, professional and commercially minded. Khetha Shezi - good to work with.'
Key clients
- Blue Islands
- BodySmart Finance
- Condor Ferries
- Hawksford
- Highvern
- ISP Securities AG
- JTC
- KPMG
- Liberation Group
- Mail.ru Group
- Nedgroup Trust
- RBC Trustees
- Sanne
- Stonehage Fleming
- TEAM plc
Work highlights
- Advising the Lazari family group on the £451m acquisition and financing of the Fenwick store in London for redevelopment.
- Advised a client on the acquisition, from a Saudi Royal, of shares in a BVI company owning a $20m development opportunity in London to convert a former hotel into luxury apartments.
- Advising JEV, the company behind the EVie electric bike and car sharing businesses, on the acquisition of three Home James companies in Jersey.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mike Williams