Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds
Global Guide 2024 : Guernsey
Band 3
Email address
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(01481) 723723Chambers Review
Walkers is a full-service firm with an international offering. The firm advises on a range of investment fund-related matters, with strengths in the structuring and restructuring of a range of investment structures. The team has additional capabilities in lender-side financing and M&A. Its lawyers frequently work with international financial institutions, technology companies and institutional investors.
Work Highlights
- Walkers advised Equitix on the establishment and launch of its sixth and seventh fund in Guernsey, with the latter targeting commitments in excess of GBP1 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Walkers has technically superb individuals and some fantastic associates to provide cover."
"The team at Walkers has broad depth and capacity to turn requests around with quality and pace. The firm has excellent international skill sets covering a multitude of disciplines."
"I have always found the Walkers team to be extremely knowledgeable. All queries are addressed swiftly and the technical ability is clear."
"Walkers has technically superb individuals and some fantastic associates to provide cover."
"The team at Walkers has broad depth and capacity to turn requests around with quality and pace. The firm has excellent international skill sets covering a multitude of disciplines."
"I have always found the Walkers team to be extremely knowledgeable. All queries are addressed swiftly and the technical ability is clear."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Cordle has a mixed corporate and funds practice and regularly advises clients in both spheres on high-value matters. He is equally comfortable advising on complex M&A and fund launches.
"Craig is knowledgeable, sure-footed, articulate and easy to deal with."
"Craig Cordle is an exceptional lawyer. He provides pragmatic, elegant solutions and is a skilled communicator who is commercially aware."
"Craig brought phenomenal UK listed funds experience with him to Guernsey. No one else on the island has this expertise. He's fantastic."
Matt Sanders is the managing partner of Walkers' Guernsey office. He operates a noteworthy corporate practice covering restructurings, investment funds and M&A.
"Matt is very pleasant and affable."