Corporate & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Cayman Islands
Band 3
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Provided by Conyers
In Cayman, Conyers has been offering legal advice to clients around the world since 2004. Our experienced team of lawyers has earned a reputation among our clients for technical skill, quality service and market insight.
Conyers acts on behalf of many of the world’s largest corporations, banks, insurance companies, asset management groups and HNW families and individuals. Our expertise covers a wide range of corporate and financial sectors and transactions, including capital markets, M&A, investment funds, insurance, structured finance and securitisations, particularly in the aviation and shipping industries.
We understand that multi-jurisdictional transactions require a highly coordinated service: Leveraging the expertise of our teams around the world, we work seamlessly and efficiently to provide you with 24/7 support where you need it. Our Cayman corporate practice offers advice on matters including investment funds, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, banking, finance, capital markets and public company registrations. Conyers also has robust aviation and shipping practices. Cayman entities are often used in cross-border financing structures for the financing of commercial aircraft. Our lawyers are at the forefront of financing work in this space and have advised on various types of asset financing structures, capital markets transactions, securitizations and acquisition finance matters.
Chambers Review
Conyers' Cayman office houses a prominent team with strong experience in M&A, finance, corporate restructurings, private equity financing and capital markets. It regularly advises on asset finance, with a particular emphasis on the aviation sector. The team offers further expertise in insurance, venture capital and structured finance.
Work Highlights
- Conyers advised Genesis Growth Tech Acquisition Corp on the Cayman aspects of a proposed, USD312 million merger with Biolog-ID.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In an industry where communication and efficiency is very important, Conyers excels in both respects."
"Conyers has never come up short in any discipline, even ones that are slightly off the main workstream."
"Conyers is excellent in terms of attention to detail as well as responsiveness."
"In an industry where communication and efficiency is very important, Conyers excels in both respects."
"Conyers has never come up short in any discipline, even ones that are slightly off the main workstream."
"Conyers is excellent in terms of attention to detail as well as responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Cayman head of corporate Matthew Stocker is widely noted for his experienced handling of aviation finance, equity capital markets and M&A transactions. His vast roster of clients regularly includes joint underwriters.
"He is always pleasant to work with, responsive and user-friendly."
"Matthew is responsive and knowledgeable, and has demonstrated his effectiveness over many years."
Anna-Lise Wisdom is an increasingly notable force in the Cayman Islands fund finance arena, with further expertise in subscription finance.
"Anna-Lise is the epitome of professionalism in the legal profession."
Derek Stenson assists with the full suite of finance and corporate issues. His reputation is particularly strong in the field of insurance, where he advises numerous major insurers.
"In our view, Derek Stenson is the top insurance and reinsurance lawyer in the Cayman Islands."
Ranked Lawyers at
Conyers
Cayman Islands
Members
Provided by Conyers
Alan Dickson
Alex Davies
Caroline Dekker
Cora S. Miller
Daniella Carrazana
Derek Stenson
Farrah Miller
Frank Farrell
Kiah Estwick
Matthew Harkness
Head of Department
Mauricio Da Rocha
Michael O'Connor
Nicholas Pattman
Nicholas Ward
Paul Scrivener
Philippa Gilkes
Rebecca Peck
Sarah Howie (Farquhar)
Theo Lefkos
Clients
Provided by Conyers
Alston & Bird LLP
Altran Technologies
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)
Harbour Energy
Mobius
PagSeguro Digital Ltd.
Sony Corporation
Spectrum Brands Inc.
Stonegate Pub Company
Topsail Holdings
Industries
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Aerospace & Defence
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Insurance
Media
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate Finance
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure
Utilities