Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law
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Walkers offers global coverage and has noted strengths in both BVI and Cayman law. Its client roster spans a range of major multinational corporations and financial institutions, with particular expertise in representing CIS companies in major corporate matters. The firm demonstrates expertise in investment funds, insolvency and dispute resolution. It is also praised for its work on restructuring agreements.
Work Highlights
- Walkers advised NeoGames on the Caymans aspects of its USD1.2 billion acquisition by Aristocrat Leisure.
Strengths
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"The team offers first-class responsiveness and clear contribution to the various engagements by each Walkers lawyer, regardless of level."
"Walkers is always able to put forward a team of experts covering exactly the subject areas we need, and their lawyers are always able to talk impressively in the context of a range of experience."
"Walkers provide top-notch, sophisticated and commercial advice on all matters, large and small. They are go-to local counsel for most high-profile matters."
"The team has a good breadth of expertise and is able to provide consistent full-service advice."
"Walkers have a strong ability to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters. They are top in responding fast. Walkers understand the clients' needs and provide commercially focused advice."
"The team offers first-class responsiveness and clear contribution to the various engagements by each Walkers lawyer, regardless of level."
"Walkers is always able to put forward a team of experts covering exactly the subject areas we need, and their lawyers are always able to talk impressively in the context of a range of experience."
"Walkers provide top-notch, sophisticated and commercial advice on all matters, large and small. They are go-to local counsel for most high-profile matters."
"The team has a good breadth of expertise and is able to provide consistent full-service advice."
"Walkers have a strong ability to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters. They are top in responding fast. Walkers understand the clients' needs and provide commercially focused advice."
Notable Practitioners
Jack Boldarin is well respected for both his BVI and Cayman work. He maintains a broad practice encompassing both corporate and finance work.
"Jack is brilliant all round: he's highly responsive and has in-depth knowledge of the law, but is very pragmatic and user-friendly."
"His in-depth knowledge, responsiveness and efficiency are among his top qualities, but he is also excellent in coordinating cross-border transactions and seeing to their successful closing."
Hughie Wong operates a well-regarded funds and asset manager-focused practice, and advises clients on a wide variety of issues, including fund formation, equity raisings and restructurings.
"Hughie has a can-do attitude and is creative and pragmatic."
"Hughie is obviously very active in the asset management space, which is a core area."
"Hughie and his team are clever, commercial and nice to deal with."
Tatziana Paraguacuto-Maheo works for international asset managers on a full suite of issues, including fund launches.
"Tatziana's experience makes launching a fund in the Cayman Islands easy, efficient and effortless."
"Tatziana isan excellent partner with excellent technical and commercial skills."
Fraser Hern advises clients on the BVI aspects sales and acquisitions. He is active in areas including real estate, fashion and technology.
"Working with Fraser feels like a real partnership. We work seamlessly and get good quality advice. He is very personable and builds good relationships."
"Fraser has a great level of knowledge and the ability to see the larger picture."
Neil McDonald is an acclaimed corporate lawyer who has developed a strong roster of clients in the BVI. He had additional expertise in Cayman and Bermudian matters.
"Neil is an excellent lawyer who is incredibly responsive and commercial."
"Neil is a very capable senior partner who is always on hand to assist."
"Neil has been exceptional. His work was really phenomenal. He responded amazingly quick on emails, sometimes on complicated questions. His emails and guidance are always clear and very easy to handle."
"Neil is responsive and did a very good job. He's very good and technically very strong."
Patrick Ormond specialises in corporate/M&A and finance. Having spent eight years practising in the BVI, Ormond offers clients vast knowledge of that jurisdiction. He possesses additional expertise in Cayman and Bermuda-related matters.
"Patrick analyses carefully and efficiently, and is unusually solution-oriented."
"Patrick is available at all hours and has strong sector experience and a regulatory sophistication that makes him an asset to any deal team."
"Patrick and his team have been very important in completing complex international transactions."
"Patrick is highly experienced, nuanced and a methodical thinker while being pragmatic and results-oriented. He is an excellent team player."
Matthew Bloomfield is an up-and-coming partner with extensive expertise in Cayman Islands law. He is particularly noted for expertise in hedge funds.
"Matthew is extremely commercial and practical, very responsive and really knows his stuff. He has a very good reputation within the industry."
"Matthew is an excellent, hands-on partner with a strategic mindset. He is highly recommended."
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