Collas Crill Jersey has appointed Matthew Gilley as a partner in its corporate, finance and funds department, following a period of sustained growth for the team.
Specialising in financing transactions for international banks, Matthew acts for a wide range of Jersey, UK and European financial institutions and senior and mezzanine lenders. He has particular expertise in the financing and structuring of commercial real estate transactions and loan portfolio sales and acquisitions as well as fund finance and general banking transactions.
Matthew also works on a broad range of corporate transactions, including establishing investment vehicles, particularly Jersey property unit trusts, to acquire a range of assets including real estate, private M&A, group reorganisations and advising listed clients on general company law and corporate governance matters. He also advises high net worth individuals and family offices on the reorganisation and re-domiciliation of multi-jurisdictional holding structures as well as philanthropic transactions.
Matthew is a qualified solicitor in England and Wales and an Advocate of the Royal Court of Jersey.
The appointment reflects the firm’s growth plans, which continue to be underpinned by Collas Crill’s commitment to client service.
Mike Williams, partner and head of the Jersey corporate, finance and funds team, said: “Matthew is a talented and vastly experienced corporate and banking lawyer, who is widely respected in Jersey’s legal circles.
“Our business is growing and maturing, and Matthew’s arrival further strengthens our offering, enabling us to continue to grow, whilst providing a wider breadth of experience and support to our current client base. I am delighted to welcome him to the team.”
Matthew Gilley comments: “I am thrilled to be joining the firm at such an exciting time and helping to develop Collas Crill’s already burgeoning reputation in the corporate and banking sector.”
