Private equity and venture capital

The domiciling and administration of private equity / venture capital funds and associated structures is a major component of the finance industry in the Channel Islands.

There is an abundance of high quality expertise in all aspects of private equity investment and management available on the Islands: Jersey and Guernsey have more than 300 licensed trust and company administrators; over 100 investment managers, stockbrokers, advisers, custodians and fund administrators; a significant presence by all the major accountancy firms; and a range of highly regarded offshore law firms with close links with major international law firms.

The track records of service providers have secured the Islands' position as leading jurisdictions for the establishment of private equity funds, ventures and the management of transactions, whether it be leveraged buy-out, venture capital, growth capital, angel investing, mezzanine capital or others.

Our close involvement with the private equity industry for a number of years has enabled us to build a team with a deep understanding of the industry and the issues it faces. We are able to provide advice to the private equity / venture capital industry including assisting with identification of opportunities, target evaluation and due diligence. In addition we have specialists who can help firms develop appropriate processes and procedures in key areas such as risk management and financial reporting.