Walkers’ Jersey team have advised international investment firm Capital International Group Limited on its acquisition of APW Investors, the investment management business of Affinity Private Wealth.
Capital International Group, who also have offices in the Isle of Man and South Africa, expanded into Jersey last year with the acquisition of Martello Asset Management Limited (now known as Capital International (Jersey) Limited). This latest acquisition will give the firm a greater footprint and market share in Jersey whilst also reinforcing their commitment to the island. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to complete in Q4 of 2025.
The Walkers’ team led by Corporate partner Kevin McQuillan and associate Angharad Prescott, acted as lead counsel to Capital International Group. The multi-disciplinary team also included Employment partner Daniel Read, Regulatory & Risk senior counsels Sian Langley and Gemma Palmer and Investment Funds & Corporate associate Gemma Nicol.
Commenting on the deal, Kevin said: “We are pleased to have assisted Capital International again with their further expansion in Jersey through the acquisition of APW Investors. Antony, Herman and the wider Capital deal team members have worked very hard to get this deal across the line and we congratulate them on reaching this milestone.
“From a Walkers’ perspective, we are increasingly being called upon by clients to assist in a lead counsel capacity and this is the latest example of our M&A, regulatory and employment teams coming together to provide a seamless service to our client.”
Antony Kelsey, Head of Asset Management at Capital International Group, added: “Having worked with Kevin and the Walkers’ team on our acquisition of Martello it has been great to partner with them again on this transaction.”
“Kevin, Angharad and the rest of the Walkers team have been excellent again on this transaction and we look forward to working with them as our business goes from strength to strength in Jersey.”
Pictured: Left to right – Kevin McQuillan, Angharad Prescott and Daniel Read
