Appleby routinely acts on the region’s most valuable and complex transactions, and is distinguished by its breadth and depth of expertise, as well as its international capabilities. Juan Thornley provides M&A and corporate advice to clients in the financial services sector and is a key name for regulatory enquiries, while Garry Manley ‘provides excellent turnarounds on complicated projects’ for his insurance, banking, and CSP clients. In addition to her wide corporate practice, Katherine Garrood has notable expertise in investment fund work. Darryl Jago and Sophie Corkish are also noted for their expertise in high-profile M&A deals.

Cains has a strong reputation in the corporate and commercial arena, consistently acting on the island’s notable transactions for a client roster of significant domestic and international businesses, including blue-chip clients. Team co-head Scott Leonard-Morgan has notable experience in M&A, finance transactions, and general corporate and regulatory matters, while fellow co-head Tristan Head demonstrates ‘a wealth of understanding of the Isle of Man M&A process’. Stephanie Chew is noted for her work on acquisitions, restructurings, and reorganisations, and Matthew Wilkinson regularly handles the firm’s cross-border instructions. Kirsten Porter is a key name at senior associate level.

DQ is an independent law firm which offers specialist tax, regulatory, and compliance services. Andrew Harding leads the practice and has an in-depth understanding of financial services regulation. As well as general commercial expertise, Mark Dougherty is experienced in Bermudan and shipping law. Annemarie Hughes is recognised for her commercial expertise, particularly regarding trust and tax law, and Donna Matthews manages a broad range of commercial matters, undertaking work for ship financiers.

Complex M&A deals and corporate real estate transactions are both mainstays of Keystone Law‘s commercial practice. Geoff Kermeen has advised on a litany of matters relating to high-value commercial property assets on behalf of blue-chip clients, while Sally Cranshaw assists with commercial real estate financings through Isle of Man investment vehicles. William Margot strengthens the firm’s M&A and regulatory capabilities, whereas Stephen Rodd has expertise in tax and VAT offshore structures. Hazel Dawson advises listed companies on IPOs, reverse takeovers, restructurings, and rights issuances.

The corporate team at Humphrey & Helfrich assists a wide range of clients, from domestic SMEs to multinational companies and financial entities. Matthew Kinrade leads the department, and has specialist knowledge of M&A matters with particular expertise in the technology industry. Chris Blackburn handles a variety of corporate and commercial matters, including shareholder agreements, restructurings, and high-value takeovers.

The team at Simcocks is experienced in a litany of corporate and commercial matters. Irini Newby is the team head and an expert in employment and commercial property law, while Alex Spencer regularly handles matters at the intersection of company and financial law. Kevin O’Loughlin enhances the practice’s capabilities in trust, regulatory and pensions law.

MannBenham Advocates Limited is a key name in the market for clients from the island’s bourgeoning gaming and online gambling sectors. Miles Benham ‘distinguishes himself with his extensive experience and exceptional legal acumen’, while Paul Beckett oversees a diverse workload, advising a plethora of organisations, trusts and individuals. Carly Stratton heads up the firm’s eGaming team.

SW Legal caters to domestic and international clients, providing advice across a varied range of corporate and commercial work. Stephen W Savage is ‘a highly capable commercial advocate’, who regularly advises on matters spanning the full extent of company law.