Alana Gillies Ridout
Partner
"Go-to lawyer for anything Guernsey-law related"
Overview
Overview
I’m a Partner in the Guernsey Corporate practice. I provide advice on all aspects of Guernsey corporate law.
I moved to Guernsey to join Mourant in May 2014 and specialise in Private M&A, Banking & Finance and Commercial Contracts.
I act for a diverse client base including private limited companies, funds, institutional lenders and individuals (local and international).
Some of my key clients include SGG Group (now IQ EQ), Brookfield, WPP Group, EFG Private Bank, HSBC and the ARM Insurance Group.
Prior to joining Mourant, I worked at Anderson Strathern in Scotland for six years. There I was part of the team advising City Legacy (a consortium of building contractors) on the funding and development agreement with Glasgow City Council for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
I am also a qualified mental health first aider and undertake the role of MHFA in our Guernsey office.
Work Highlights
Advised Brookfield on the acquisition of Fleetway House II Limited/Newus Place in a £169.4million deal.
Advised SGG Group on the acquisition of Augentius.
Advised Ascendas REIT on the acquisition of the Oxenwood Logistics Portfolio in a £207million deal.
Advised SG Hambros on the cross-border amalgamation of the SG Hambros and Kleinwort Benson’s regulated trust and bank businesses.
Advised MW Eaglewood Group on its merger with Pollen Street Capital creating a £2bn firm (becoming one of Europe’s largest investment managers on specialist lending assets).
Advised Paloma Capital on its acquisition of RVB Investments in a £90 million deal.
Professional qualifications
2021
2008
2005
2005
Memberships
Guernsey Bar
Industry recognition
Chambers and Partners UK 2026
Ranked in Offshore: Corporate and Finance including Investment Funds.
Legal 500 UK 2026
Ranked as a Next Generation Partner in Banking and Finance.
Legal 500 UK 2025
Ranked as a Next Generation Partner in both Banking and Finance and Corporate and M&A.
IFLR1000 2025
Listed as a Rising Star Partner in the 2025 edition.
Legal 500 UK 2024
Ranked as a Next Generation Partner in both Banking and Finance and Corporate and M&A.
Legal 500 UK 2023
Ranked as a Rising Star in Banking and Finance and Next Generation Partner in Corporate and M&A.
Legal 500 UK 2022
Ranked as a Leading Associate in both Banking and Finance and Corporate and M&A.
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