SW Offshore’s Finance team provides market-leading advice under Guernsey law for both lenders and borrowers. We cover acquisition and leveraged finance, asset finance, debt capital markets, structured finance, real estate finance, Islamic finance, and securitisation, delivering practical, commercially minded solutions for complex transactions.

Our partner-led approach ensures that clients receive tailored guidance throughout every stage of a transaction, from initial structuring and negotiation to implementation, refinancing, restructuring, or enforcement. We work closely with our clients to identify opportunities, manage risk, and ensure all arrangements are compliant with Guernsey law.

What we advise on
  • Acquisition and leveraged financing
  • Asset finance, including aircraft and shipping
  • Debt capital markets and securitisation
  • Subscription credit lines, NAV facilities, GP loans
  • Real estate-backed financing
  • Islamic finance structures
Who we work with
  • Banks and alternative lenders
  • Corporate borrowers
  • HNWIs, family offices and advisers
Specialist Expertise

Our Finance team collaborates with Corporate, Funds, Real Estate, and Regulatory colleagues to deliver fully integrated solutions. We advise on multi-layered credit structures, cross-border lending arrangements, real estate-backed financing, and structured and Islamic finance transactions.

We are regularly instructed by banks, alternative lenders, and corporate borrowers to provide partner-led guidance on complex, high-value financings. Our experience allows us to anticipate regulatory and commercial risks, ensuring transactions are executed efficiently and effectively.

Meet our team

Donald Millar
Group Partner†
Michael Morris
Michael Morris
Group Partner†