Guy Westmacott

Head of Corporate Jersey |

guy.westmacott@bedellcristin.com

+44 (0)1534 814221

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Guy specialises in corporate and commercial matters with a focus on M&A, private equity, restructuring and equity capital markets.

He has more than 20 years' experience in offshore, onshore and in-house roles, and is recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 for his expertise in Jersey corporate matters.

He frequently advises on the regulatory aspects of corporate transactions, including in connection with competition laws and financial services regulation.

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Guy also advises international clients on statutory mergers, migrations and other corporate processes under Jersey law.

Guy works with clients and onshore counsel in London, and the US and a range of other jurisdictions, and has deep connections in the UAE in particular, having spent eight years in-house at Mubadala in Abu Dhabi, latterly as senior legal counsel.

Prior to joining Bedell Cristin in 2016, Guy also practised with Eversheds and Vinson & Elkins in London.

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Guy Westmacott offers exceptional legal advice while staying commercial and pragmatic. He always does things efficiently and will quite often work late or pick things up last minute.

Legal 500
Guy Westmacott is the standout partner.

Legal 500
Guy Westmacott is highly impressive; all over the legal and commercial issues, and a strong and persuasive negotiator.

Legal 500
Guy Westmacott is commercial and helpful and balances his legal expertise with a practical approach to solving problems.

Legal 500
We have worked with Guy Westmacott and his team and they have been pragmatic, responsive and supportive both of us and our mutual client in challenging circumstances.

Legal 500
I have used Guy Westmacotts services for corporate acquisition and share sales. He gave clear guidance at all times with a willingness to listen, understand and allay any concerns.

Legal 500
Guy Westmacott, Alasdair Hunter and associates provide a bespoke and personable service, keeping in close contact with clients and ensuring client preferences are met.

Legal 500
Guy Westmacott and Louise Ridgway were extremely responsive and very helpful, including accommodating ad hoc queries raised in relation to a separate project they werent engaged on. They gave very business-focused answers, but using their technical legal knowledge in an informed pragmatic way.

Legal 500
Guy Westmacott was flexible and pragmatic, able to respond quickly and appropriately to changing requirements.

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Professional

Solicitor - England & Wales (non-practising)

Areas of Expertise

Banking & Finance

Guy draws on experience at Eversheds and Vinson & Elkins, as well as in-house at Mubadala Investment Company, to advise on the financing aspects of complex corporate transactions under Jersey law, including competition and financial services regulation.

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Corporate & Commercial

Head of Corporate in Jersey and a 'Leading Individual' in Legal 500, Guy advises on M&A, corporate finance and international investment transactions, working alongside major global clients and law firms on complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates.

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Economic Substance

Guy advises corporate and investment clients on Jersey's economic substance requirements, integrating substance compliance into transaction structures and providing regulatory guidance alongside his M&A and corporate finance practice.

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Regulatory & Compliance

Guy advises on the regulatory aspects of Jersey corporate transactions, including competition and financial services laws, drawing on his experience at Eversheds, Vinson & Elkins and Mubadala Investment Company to provide commercially grounded regulatory guidance.

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