Appleby‘s international network empowers it in handling multi-jurisdictional transactions, including public and private M&A in addition to special situations transactions. The group is additionally able to tackle complex restructurings. Practice head Andrew Weaver’s practice covers M&A in addition to advising on the spectrum of funds matters and associated regulatory challenges. Iain Millar is sought after by private equity clients looking to complete transactions in Jersey, and is also well versed in real estate transactions. Kevin McQuillan departed the firm in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very good client engagement and efficiency of working.'
- 'Excellent service levels. The team is efficient, responsive and has a can-do attitude, always producing work promptly.'
- 'Andrew Weaver is an experienced corporate lawyer with sound judgment and good client handling skills. He is commercial but also technically strong on points of Jersey company law.'
- 'The team is helpful, proactive and knowledgeable.'
- 'Andrew Weaver is a hugely knowledgeable and experienced practitioner. He is user-friendly and very good at keeping clients informed as matters progress. He combines his London City training with decades of Jersey law experience to great effect.'
- 'Responsive, practical and succinct advice.'
- 'Andrew Weaver is calm, wise, experienced and responsive. We value Andrew and his team hugely.'
- 'Iain Millar is an excellent lawyer - all over the detail whilst maintaining a commercial focus. He gets things done.'
Key clients
- Admenta Holdings Limited
- Allied Gold Corp
- Atrium European Real Estate Limited
- Barclays Bank plc
- Highbridge Capital Management LLC
- Lloyds Banking Group plc
- LondonMetric Property plc
- Orange Shark Limited
- PraxisIFM Group
- Santander
- Suntera Global
- Thome Group
- Tritax Big Box REIT Plc
Work highlights
- Advised LondonMetric Property plc on its £6.2bn all-share merger with LXi REIT plc.
- Advised a group of noteholders led by Highbridge Capital Management LLC in connection with its $500m restructuring of Nasdaq-listed securities issued by Quotient Limited.
- Advised Allied Group on the CAD$1.5bn closing of Allied Merger Corporation’s private placement financing and business combination with Allied Gold Corp Limited and Mondavi Ventures Ltd.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Weaver