SW Offshore’s Corporate team has several decades of experience in advising on complex and high-value transactions under Guernsey law. We combine technical expertise with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach to guide clients through corporate formation and structuring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, private equity transactions, joint ventures, and equity capital markets.
Our team provides clear, actionable advice at every stage, from structuring and negotiation to implementation and post-transaction support. By drawing on a partner-led, multi-disciplinary approach, we ensure clients benefit from both deep legal knowledge and practical insight, enabling them to achieve their commercial objectives efficiently and effectively.
We also advise on the strategic choice of Guernsey entities for multi-jurisdictional structures, helping clients optimise governance, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Corporate formation and structuring
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Corporate restructurings
- Private equity and fund-backed investments
- Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
- IPOs and equity capital market transactions
- Corporates and listed companies
- Private equity sponsors and investors
- Financial services businesses
- Boards, management teams, and advisers
- HNW families and individuals, trustees, family offices, and corporate service providers
Our Corporate team collaborates seamlessly with Finance, Funds, Regulatory, and Real Estate colleagues to deliver fully integrated solutions under Guernsey law. We structure transactions that are not only legally robust but commercially practical, anticipating potential challenges and offering proactive solutions.
We provide partner-led guidance, overseeing every step of the corporate transaction process. Our extensive experience with listed companies and regulated entities allows us to advise on corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and regulatory considerations, ensuring clients are confident in every aspect of their transactions.
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