Fielding a market-leading banking and finance group, Appleby’s team of experienced solicitors has recently been involved in some of the island’s significant refinancings. Blue-chip banking clients, among others, instruct the firm for its breadth of expertise and international experience. Recently, co-chair Garry Manley has advised on the high-value listings of debt securities by Isle of Man companies, including on the NYSE, while co-chair Tom Brook advises on debt finance matters, bond issuances, and takeovers for international financial institutions and companies. Sophie Corkish and Sophia Howell-Evans both routinely advise on high-value transactions, and Eleanor Harding focuses on asset finance transactions, particularly shipping and aviation finance work.

Cains assists an enviable roster of clients with high-value transactions. The firm’s multijurisdictional capabilities are aided by Tim Shepherd‘s expertise in cross-border investment and finance work, and Scott Leonard -Morgan is active on major refinancings, while Tristan Head advises on corporate finance transactions and the regulatory obligations of banks and institutional lenders. Steven Quayle has bolstered the firm’s knowledge of business aviation, commercial shipping, and superyacht funding work. Stephanie Chew has knowledge of real estate finance, syndicated lending structures, and mezzanine loans, and Catherine Hamill has experience in financial regulations, acquisition fundings, and restructurings.

Banking and finance work is a mainstay of DQ‘s active practice, which advises both lenders and borrowers. Andrew Harding heads up the department, with a deep understanding of financial regulations and secured finance matters. Mark Dougherty and Donna Matthews are both active in the ship financing space, acting for some of the largest maritime lenders.

Keystone Law’s full-service team is renowned for its real estate finance knowledge, acting for banks, lenders, and funds on significant acquisitions and developments. The team also engages with sales, mergers, and restructurings of local businesses. Manx Advocate Geoff Kermeen specialises in corporate real estate transactions, often involving sizeable UK assets, and Sally Cranshaw handles a steady stream of work relating to commercial real estate and the utilisation of Isle of Man investment vehicles. Hazel Dawson advises listed clients on a variety of commercial issues, and William Margot supports the firm’s M&A work, advising on international transactions for sellers and purchasers.

Simcocks advises both institutional lenders and borrower clients, including large property companies and domestic businesses. Alex Spencer leads the team and has notable experience in acquisitions, financial regulations, and lending transactions. David Spencer is a specialist drafter of security documentation and contracts, and Irini Newby focuses on matters at the intersection of finance and commercial property issues.