Carey Olsen is a leading offshore law firm. We advise on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey and Jersey law across a global network of nine international offices. We are a full-service law firm working across banking and finance, corporate and M&A, investment funds and private equity, trusts and private wealth, dispute resolution, insolvency and property law. Our clients include global financial institutions, investment funds, private equity houses, multi-national corporations, public organizations, sovereign wealth funds, ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, directors, trustees and private clients. We work alongside all of the major onshore law firms, accountancy firms and insolvency practitioners on corporate transactions and matters involving our jurisdictions.
Our advice is delivered by an approachable and experienced team of globally-minded lawyers who work in partnership with our clients to help them achieve their objectives. We have the expertise and resources to handle the most complex international transactions combined with a personal approach to business. In the face of opportunities or challenges, our clients know that the advice and guidance they receive from us will be based on a complete understanding of their goals and objectives combined with outstanding client service, technical excellence and commercial insight. Whether playing a lead or a supporting role, we always look at the bigger picture.
Year this Office was Established: 1898
Lawyers Worldwide: 250
Carey Olsen lawyers recognised in IFLR1000 2024 Caribbean rankings Among those featured, Carey Olsen has seven individuals considered to be 'Highly Regarded', one 'Rising Star Partner', three 'Notable Practitioners' and three 'Rising Stars'...
Carey Olsen advises on sale of SandpiperCI's food retail business to Morrisons The Carey Olsen Jersey corporate and property teams led this cross-border acquisition, which included a pre-completion group reorganisation and advice on real estate, finance, employment, and pension matters for stores operating across Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney. The corporate team was led by partner James Willmott (Jersey), principally supported by senior associate Steven Khan (Jersey) and associate Chris Oke (Jersey), while the real estate team was led by partner
Carey Olsen has advised retail and food and beverage operator SandpiperCI on the sale of part of its Channel Islands food retail business to Morrisons. The deal involves the sale of 37 stores and five fuel forecourts operating under the Iceland, Morrisons, Checkers Xpress, and Le Cocq's Stores brands.The Carey Olsen Jersey corporate and property teams led this cross-border acquisition, which included a pre-completion group reorganisation and advice on real estate, finance, employment, and pension matters for stores operating across Jersey, Guernsey, and Alderney... Guernsey: the choice for venture capital funds
An original version of this article was first published by IFC Review, Tuesday 20 August, 2024
With respect to venture capital (VC) funds in particular, recent research conducted by global law firm Proskauer Rose LLP has revealed that Guernsey remains the most prevalent jurisdiction for European VC funds, with twice as many funds raised in Guernsey during 2022-2023 as compared to the next most popular jurisdiction.[1]
As the leading legal adviser to Guernsey’s investment funds sector by both number of funds advised and by assets
Carey Olsen Advises on Sale of SandpiperCI's Food Retail Business to Morrisons
Carey Olsen, November 2024
Guernsey: the choice for venture capital funds
Carey Olsen, September 2024
