Bedell Cristin corporate and finance practice grows with new appointments in Jersey

Bedell Cristin has strengthened its corporate and finance teams in Jersey with three new appointments.

Following a successful year of growth in the teams Craig Geraghty, Gavin Coutts and Royan George have joined the firm in associate positions.

Craig Geraghty has been appointed to advise clients on corporate matters and has particular experience, gained from four years at a boutique firm in Manchester, in mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations and equity investment.

Gavin Coutts has been appointed to advise clients on banking and finance matters. He initially trained at an international law firm in London where he gained valuable experience in advising lenders and borrowers on a range of finance areas including real estate and development, general corporate lending and acquisition finance.

Royan George has joined Bedell Cristin’s banking and finance and corporate and commercial practice areas where he will be responsible for advising lenders and borrowers on the relevant aspects of Jersey and BVI law. His previous experience includes training as a solicitor and working as a paralegal in the BVI and London.

Tim Pearce, global head of the corporate and finance practice of Bedell Cristin, said: “We pride ourselves on the strength and expertise of all our staff. In Royan, Gavin and Craig we have added proven quality to the firm and further expertise for our clients.”