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Offshore - Asia-Pacific Region

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Mourant fields an experienced team for fund formation work with recognised strength as BVI, Cayman Islands and Channel Islands law counsel. The firm has a noteworthy transactional practice advising major corporates and multinational private equity funds on M&A deals across Asia. It holds a strong track record in acquisition and asset finance matters for major lenders. It also offers advice on insolvency litigation and general dispute resolution cases.

Work Highlights

  • Mourant acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to the arrangers and lenders for the financing of Bain Capital's USD3.16 billion acquisition of Chindata Group Holdings. The transaction included complex debt and equity funding structures and had cross-border implications across multiple jurisdictions.

Strengths

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We have always been pleased by their services, notably the team's reactivity, the quality of their advice, and their support in crafting business-driven solutions when needed. 

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Asia-Pacific

The team is capable of giving pragmatic advice to sail through the changing regulatory landscape.

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Notable Practitioners

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Danielle Roman
2
Danielle Roman
2
Band 2
Danielle Roman stands out for her expertise in financing work, encompassing fund finance, asset finance and acquisition finance. She is a popular choice as Cayman Islands counsel mandated by international banks.

Danielle Roman has her finger on the industry pulse and this is demonstrated in her innovative work on hybrid fund structures. She stands out due to her close ties with industry bodies.

Danielle Roman is super reliable, commercially aware and on the ball.

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Paul Christopher
2
Paul Christopher
2
Band 2
Paul Christopher is the managing partner of the Hong Kong office and leads its corporate finance and investment funds team. He has notable experience offering Cayman Islands and BVI law advice to private equity firms and investment banks on investment fund matters. He is also sought after by clients for IPOs and M&A transactions.

Paul Christopher brings a wealth of experience to each transaction.

Paul is a strong and commercially oriented lawyer who understands what offshore firms need to deliver in order to work well with international firms.

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Simon Lawrenson
3
Simon Lawrenson
3
Band 3
Simon Lawrenson specialises in banking and finance mandates, offering expertise in a broad range of matters including acquisition finance, fund finance and DCM. His clientele consists of a number of major financial institutions and private equity outfits.

Simon is reliable, technically strong and a steady hand.

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Michael Popkin
U
Michael Popkin
U
Up and Coming
Michael Popkin provides BVI and Cayman law counsel in a range of offshore disputes. His experience includes advising on insolvencies and disputes relating to investment funds and financial transactions.

Michael Popkin is really easy to work with. He remains a calm presence in difficult situations.

Michael Popkin has a wealth of legal experience across the globe. He is well-liked with clients.

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Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds
Danielle Roman
2
Danielle Roman
2
Band 2
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Paul Christopher
2
Paul Christopher
2
Band 2
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Simon Lawrenson
3
Simon Lawrenson
3
Band 3
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Offshore: Dispute Resolution
Michael Popkin
U
Michael Popkin
U
Up and Coming
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