Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds
UK Guide 2025 : Guernsey
Band 2
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Walkers is a full-service firm with an international offering. It advises on a range of investment fund-related matters, and has strength 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 acted for SigmaRoc in a EUR1 billion debt financing with banco Santander and BNP Paribas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Walkers team always provide robust advice that is delivered quickly and accurately, and are able to see through complex legal analysis to arrive at the correct solution."
"The Walkers team has very strong understanding of the legislation, rules and guidance and how to operate within the frameworks with a commercial lens."
"It is a strong team of efficient people. They have great breadth across corporate, regulatory and disputes. I find them one of the best for dealing with urgent issues."
"Walkers always deliver work on time and keep on top of correspondence even when deals are moving at a very fast pace, which means the offshore elements of deals always run quickly and smoothly."
"Walkers are always prepared to try to find a balanced solution that both protects the interests of the bank but also provides sufficient commercial flexibility for a corporate or fund borrower."
"The Walkers team always provide robust advice that is delivered quickly and accurately, and are able to see through complex legal analysis to arrive at the correct solution."
"The Walkers team has very strong understanding of the legislation, rules and guidance and how to operate within the frameworks with a commercial lens."
"It is a strong team of efficient people. They have great breadth across corporate, regulatory and disputes. I find them one of the best for dealing with urgent issues."
"Walkers always deliver work on time and keep on top of correspondence even when deals are moving at a very fast pace, which means the offshore elements of deals always run quickly and smoothly."
"Walkers are always prepared to try to find a balanced solution that both protects the interests of the bank but also provides sufficient commercial flexibility for a corporate or fund borrower."
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 a superb partner who is proactive, always contactable and very easy to communicate with on complex issues, always well informed and knowledgeable."
"Craig provides critical insight to every situation with an incredible ability to remove the noise and get to the point whilst remaining human."
"Craig is fantastic and we always feel that we are his only client. His advice is to the point."
"Craig was responsive and supportive throughout the transaction. He was on top of the detail of the issues presented to the team."
Matt Sanders is the managing partner of Walkers' Guernsey office. He operates a noteworthy corporate practice covering restructurings, investment funds and M&A.
"Matt always leads us in the right direction and looks after us by providing alternatives and better solutions to ensure we get the best deal."
"Matt was fully up to speed and provided a seamless service."
"Matt is very good and easy to get on with."
"Matt gives a level of reassurance that the firm can deliver across departments and jurisdictions and so far that has always been backed up in practice."
Chris Hutley-Hurst advises clients on a range of corporate matters, including acquisitions and reorganisations. He provides further expertise on a range of finance issues.
"Chris is an extremely capable funds lawyer and very good to work with."
"Chris is very strong, knowledgeable, flexible and commercial."
"Chris seeks solutions creatively and has excellent intuition to deliver results that satisfy both parties."
Kim Paiva is noted for her expertise in a range of finance matters, including investments, financings and restructuring. She has experience both domestically and internationally.
"An excellent finance lawyer who always delivers quickly."
"Kim is very knowledgeable, super-responsive and has a good relationship with the Guernsey operators."
"Kim is very personable; she gets on well with clients. A good people person."
"Kim applies a thoughtful and reassuring approach to every situation and is always quick to respond."
Ranked Lawyers at
Walkers (Cayman) LLP
Guernsey