Matthew Cowman

Practice Areas

Matthew Cowman is the Managing Partner of Walkers' BVI office and is a member of the firm's Corporate, Finance & Funds Group. He has over 20 years' experience as an international commercial lawyer, having worked in the British Virgin Islands, London and Australia.

Matthew advises clients in banking and finance transactions, acting for lenders and borrowers in a range of matters including acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate finance. He also acts for clients in a range of corporate transactions, such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganisations.

Professional Memberships

Member, The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)

Member, Governance Institute of Australia

Publications

Mergers and Acquisitions Involving a BVI Regulated Entity: Navigating the BVI Regulatory Landscape

BVI: ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions 2021

Private M&A Involving British Virgin Islands Companies

BVI: ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions 2020

Personal

Matthew is also a Chartered Secretary.