Corporate & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Cayman Islands
Band 1
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The reputation of Walkers' finance & corporate team as an elite group of lawyers that works on high profile, complex and innovative finance transactions has seen an increased level of novel and complex transactions in key areas of our practice, including structured products, capital markets, fund financing, banking, corporate M&A and restructurings
We are well-known in the market for delivering a first-date work product swiftly, accurately and cost-effectively and that we are able to leverage off a deep bench of specialist lawyers with all levels of experience and the firm's excellent support systems and infrastructure.
Chambers Review
Walkers has a well-established and sizeable transactional team whose lawyers act on a wide variety of major matters. The firm's expertise encompasses CLOs and structured products, capital markets, M&A and group restructurings, and the team is also very well versed in fund and asset finance. Walkers enjoys excellent relationships with many leading onshore law firms, who view it as a go-to in the jurisdiction. End-user clients include major international banks and conglomerates as well as private equity houses and asset managers.
Work Highlights
- Walkers advised EJF, a Cayman special-purpose acquisition company, on its USD8.5 billion merger with Pagaya, an AI fintech provider.
Strengths
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"Walkers has a deep bench and very strong experience in structured finance and complex cross-border issues."
"From the most senior partner down to junior associates, I have confidence in Walkers across the board."
"There's no other law firm like Walkers, in terms of their service level and their connectivity. If they are in a jurisdiction they will help you close that transaction."
"Walkers has a deep bench and very strong experience in structured finance and complex cross-border issues."
"From the most senior partner down to junior associates, I have confidence in Walkers across the board."
"There's no other law firm like Walkers, in terms of their service level and their connectivity. If they are in a jurisdiction they will help you close that transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Rob Jackson has been based in the Cayman Islands for many years. He operates an impressive transactional practice that regularly sees him advise on high-profile finance transactions. He is adept at representing both lenders and borrowers, and is equally capable when it comes to financial restructurings.
James Burch has deep experience in joint ventures, debt capital markets and structured finance mandates. He is also regularly noted for his expertise in the aviation sector.
"James Burch is very smart, knows the market and works hard for his clients."
"He is one of the hardest-working professionals I know in this space."
Joanne Ziegler is highlighted for her frequent guidance to well-known clients on capital markets and structured finance transactions, including CLOs. Referees appreciate her extensive knowledge of issues within this field.
"Joanne Ziegler is a go-to lawyer for questions in the CLO space. She is very aware of transactional and regulatory issues, and we appreciate how responsive she is."
"Joanne Ziegler's attention to detail and client service are second to none."
Philip Paschalides advises clients on a broad spectrum of securitisation and debt capital markets transactions as well as insurance and CLO mandates. He is well known for his extensive knowledge of Cayman Islands law.
Hugh Anderson is well equipped to assist clients with the Cayman aspects of significant M&A transactions. He also regularly advises on structured finance, acquisition and private equity finance.
"Hugh Anderson is a fantastic lawyer who's commercially savvy and overall very pleasant to work with."
"He's very responsive and explains the issues clearly."
Justin Hart possesses considerable strengths in corporate and finance. He is a popular figure in the Cayman Islands legal community and is well versed in acting for financial institutions.
"Justin Hart is an exemplary professional; his attention to detail and client service are impeccable."
"Justin Hart is a very seasoned lawyer with a deep understanding of the market."
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