Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Bermuda
Band 2
Chambers Review
Walkers has a strong disputes group which is especially noted for its prowess in contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. The team is further esteemed for its expertise in commercial litigation, as well as its ability to act on high-value, cross-border mandates. The Bermuda team is ably supported by the firm's global network and is regularly instructed by clients from the banking and professional services sectors.
Work Highlights
- Walkers acted for BlockFi International on Bermudian legal issues arising out of its USD1.4 billion restructuring and US Chapter 11 proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Walkers Bermuda are trusted partners and our go-to law firm for dispute resolution. They are responsive, commercially savvy and effective advocates."
"I'm extremely confident in the Walkers attorneys handling our complex matters. They have vast knowledge of the local Bench and Bar."
"They are excellent. They have built a big team and have people with specialisation in both disputes and insolvency. They are well respected."
"The Walkers team is a genuine pleasure to work with. They are commercially aware and willing to be flexible in the right circumstances. They are also technically astute and should be commended for their ability to articulate clear and understandable advice to non-lawyers."
"Walkers are exceptionally responsive. They are also a very flexible, collaborative team who can call on great in-house expertise, and who work with clients, in-house lawyers, partner law firms and barristers very effectively."
"The team at Walkers Bermuda are trusted partners and our go-to law firm for dispute resolution. They are responsive, commercially savvy and effective advocates."
"I'm extremely confident in the Walkers attorneys handling our complex matters. They have vast knowledge of the local Bench and Bar."
"They are excellent. They have built a big team and have people with specialisation in both disputes and insolvency. They are well respected."
"The Walkers team is a genuine pleasure to work with. They are commercially aware and willing to be flexible in the right circumstances. They are also technically astute and should be commended for their ability to articulate clear and understandable advice to non-lawyers."
"Walkers are exceptionally responsive. They are also a very flexible, collaborative team who can call on great in-house expertise, and who work with clients, in-house lawyers, partner law firms and barristers very effectively."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Taylor combines his roles as Bermuda managing partner and head of the insolvency and dispute resolution group with an active commercial litigation practice.
"Kevin is excellent. He is flexible in how he approaches things and he is no-nonsense. He also listens to what you have to say and finds alternative options."
"He is excellent in hearings and at oral argument. His tone is great. He commands the presence of the room and makes intelligent arguments."
"Kevin knows all the judges and market intel; he knows what to expect from the court. He is a very sophisticated lawyer."
"Kevin is excellent - very authoritative, with a deep knowledge of Bermuda law and practice, and he knows the Bench in the jurisdiction."
"Kevin is a solid litigator. We respect him and deal with him often. He enjoys credibility with the court and the Chief Justice has a lot of time for him."
Steven White has considerable experience assisting with high-value, multi-jurisdictional trust cases. His broader disputes practice also touches upon commercial fraud and insolvency matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Walkers (Cayman) LLP
Bermuda
