Carey Olsen provides legal advice to government and the public sector in respect of regulatory and financing advice, property matters (including acquisitions, disposals and development projects), infrastructure projects, public private partnerships and joint venture agreements.
Advice in this sector also includes regulatory investigations, court applications and assisting in litigation matters.
The firm is sole adviser to the Ports of Jersey in connection with its extensive portfolio which includes the Island's airport, harbours and gateways, and is the sole adviser to the States of Jersey Development Company in connection with the development of Jersey's International Finance Centre on the Jersey Waterfront.
The firm has also undertaken the issue of convertible bonds for government to finance social housing and other infrastructure projects.
Our firm has a reputation for its experience in dealing with large scale and complex projects undertaken by the government and public sector.
We also acted for the Guernsey regulator, the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC), regarding the Providence Global compulsory liquidation matters.
News and Deals
12 November 2020 | News
Information Notice has brought clarity to industry's questions over investment into cannabis assets by Guernsey structures
16 July 2020 | News
Carey Olsen's Elaine Gray named Guernsey Chamber of Commerce's first ever female president
08 July 2020 | News
Carey Olsen's Sheba Raza named Co Vice-Chair of The Bermuda Society
06 July 2020 | News
Carey Olsen advises Government and Ports of Jersey in relation to a £10m loan to Blue Islands Airline and based carrier contract
12 June 2020 | News
Carey Olsen partner David Jones appointed to Guernsey's Insolvency Rules Committee
04 June 2020 | News
Carey Olsen advises States of Guernsey on COVID-19 financing response
Briefings and Articles
22 October 2020 | Article
Jersey's BIT with the UAE and reflections on investment treaty practice in non-sovereign autonomous regions
06 July 2020 | Article
A focus on pension schemes in Guernsey and Jersey
20 May 2020 | Article
Innovation and reform needed as Bermuda navigates the economic shock of COVID-19
13 April 2020 | Briefing
Government of Jersey introduces temporary legislative amendments and COVID-19 Guidance for Jersey landlords and tenants
22 January 2019 | Article