Offshore: British Virgin Islands Law
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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Walkers offers global coverage with noted strengths in both BVI and Cayman law matters. Its client roster spans a range of major multinational corporations and financial institutions, with particular expertise in representing CIS companies on major corporate matters. The firm demonstrates expertise in investment funds, insolvency and dispute resolution. It is also noted for its work on restructuring agreements. The firm has made considerable gains bolstering its London-based Bermudan practice.
Work Highlights
- Walkers advised Walgreen Boots Alliance in connection with a corporate restructuring in relation to the sale of its pharmaceutical wholesale business to AmerisourceBergen Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We love the fact that Walkers can cover all relevant jurisdictions to such a high level. They provide prompt support and a smooth service."
"Walkers are always available and quick to respond. The team provides high-quality responsiveness and the work product is excellent."
"I am impressed with Walkers' responsiveness and commercial approach. The team are very well connected in the funds industry and have good insight into market trends."
"The Team at Walkers never need anything explained twice. They always have a quick grasp of the issues in a responsive and relevant way, and they are very good on strategy and scenario analysis. If specialists are required, they are sourced without fuss."
"Walkers are a highly sophisticated firm with an excellent overview of the market."
"We love the fact that Walkers can cover all relevant jurisdictions to such a high level. They provide prompt support and a smooth service."
"Walkers are always available and quick to respond. The team provides high-quality responsiveness and the work product is excellent."
"I am impressed with Walkers' responsiveness and commercial approach. The team are very well connected in the funds industry and have good insight into market trends."
"The Team at Walkers never need anything explained twice. They always have a quick grasp of the issues in a responsive and relevant way, and they are very good on strategy and scenario analysis. If specialists are required, they are sourced without fuss."
"Walkers are a highly sophisticated firm with an excellent overview of the market."
Notable Practitioners
Jack Boldarin serves as managing partner of Walkers' London office and is well respected for both his BVI and Cayman work. He maintains a broad practice encompassing both corporate and finance work.
"It is always a pleasure to work with Jack. He is vastly experienced in BVI and Cayman law and works very hard to ensure our - and our clients' - needs are looked after. Responsiveness and strong technical ability are a given with Jack and he also brings a strong commercial mind to the table."
"Jack is always pleasant to deal with."
Hughie Wong is co-head of Walkers' London investment funds group. He operates a well-regarded funds and asset manager-focused practice, and advises clients on a wide variety of issues, including fund formations, equity raisings and restructurings.
"Hughie has a very technical and commercial approach to our work, enabling us to have thoughtful discussions on how to get the right answer."
"Hughie is an excellent lawyer. He's smart, very experienced and a safe pair of hands. Our company massively rates him."
"Hughie is an excellent offshore lawyer from both a funds raising and commercial perspective. He understands the law and how to apply it to commercial scenarios."
"Hughie is a very strong performer."
Tatziana Paraguacuto-Maheo is co-head of Walkers' London investment funds group. She works for international asset managers on a full suite of issues, including fund launches.
"Tatziana is fantastic. She knows what she's talking about. She has won the mandate for every single big fund launch I've worked on in the last ten years."
"Tatziana understands what we want to achieve. The service we get from her is exceptional."
"She's a big name in the market."
Neil McDonald is head of Walkers' corporate/M&A group in London. He is an acclaimed corporate lawyer who has developed a strong roster of clients in the BVI. He had additional expertise on Cayman and Bermudian matters.
"Neil McDonald is a high-quality lawyer who is a pleasure to work with."
"Neil is always my first port of call. He is very responsive and user-friendly. He is just really easy to work with."
Patrick Ormond specialises in corporate/M&A and finance. Having spent eight years practising in the BVI, Patrick offers clients vast knowledge of that jurisdiction. He possesses additional expertise in Cayman and Bermuda-related matters.
"Patrick is responsive, clever and reliable. Working with him is like working with an extension of our firm."
"Patrick's knowledge of BVI matters is as extensive as it is impressive."
"Patrick is very clear and very practical with strong industry knowledge. He's very client-focused and a pleasure to work with."
"He's a very good lawyer and a pleasure to work alongside."