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The reputation of Walkers' finance & corporate team as an elite group of lawyers that works on high profile, complex and innovative finance transactions has seen an increased level of novel and complex transactions in key areas of our practice, including structured products, capital markets, fund financing, banking, corporate M&A and restructurings

We are well-known in the market for delivering a first-date work product swiftly, accurately and cost-effectively and that we are able to leverage off a deep bench of specialist lawyers with all levels of experience and the firm's excellent support systems and infrastructure.

Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Cayman Islands

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Walkers has a well-established and sizeable transactional team whose lawyers act on a wide variety of major matters. The firm's expertise encompasses CLOs and structured products, capital markets, M&A and group restructurings, and the team is also very well versed in fund and asset finance. Walkers enjoys excellent relationships with many leading onshore law firms, who view it as a go-to in the jurisdiction. End-user clients include major international banks and conglomerates as well as private equity houses and asset managers.

Work Highlights

Provided by Walkers

  • Walkers represented Blue Owl - as administrative agent, collateral agent and arranger - on the refinancing of existing credit facilities granted to the Finastra Group, comprising a USD4.82 billion term loan alongside a USD500 million multicurrency revolving credit facility.

Strengths

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From associates to partners, the team is very knowledgeable and commercial.

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

Walkers provides top-of-class service on the most complex and sophisticated matters. They have a very deep bench with expertise across the board.

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

They always respond swiftly and can be relied upon to deliver on time, pivot on a moment's notice and help develop creative solutions for issues arising in the deal context.

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

Walkers is the leading Cayman law firm in the aviation space. They are involved in every type of transaction, including the most complex, and are fully aware of and lead the market in this space.

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

The Walkers team is made up of some of the best finance lawyers in Cayman; they are always able to come up with solutions for complex financing transactions. The partners at Walkers are great.

Corporate & Finance respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Rob Jackson
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Rob Jackson
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Eminent Practitioners
Rob Jackson has been based in the Cayman Islands for many years. He operates an impressive transactional practice that regularly sees him advise on high-profile finance transactions. He is adept at representing both lenders and borrowers, and is equally capable when it comes to financial restructurings.
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James Burch
2
James Burch
2
Band 2
James Burch has deep experience in joint ventures, debt capital markets and structured finance mandates. He is also regularly noted for his expertise in the aviation sector.

James is knowledgeable, commercial and personable. He goes the extra mile to provide insight to his clients. His network is vast, spanning the entirety of the CLO market.

James is a great lawyer.

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Hugh Anderson
3
Hugh Anderson
3
Band 3
Hugh Anderson is well equipped to assist clients with the Cayman aspects of significant M&A transactions. He also regularly advises on structured finance, acquisition and private equity finance.

Hugh is a fantastic leader of the team and sets the tone for excellent client service. He is extremely responsive, sophisticated and commercial savvy.

Hugh is knowledgeable, commercial and personable.

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Joanne Ziegler
3
Joanne Ziegler
3
Band 3
Joanne Ziegler is highlighted for her frequent guidance to well-known clients on capital markets and structured finance transactions, including CLOs. Referees appreciate her extensive knowledge of issues within this field.

Joanne is one of the first individuals I reach out to when I need to address an offshore Cayman legal issue.

I absolutely love working with Jo. She is very responsive and incredibly knowledgeable.

Joanne is commercial in all aspects of the business. She is responsive and provides valuable insight.

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Justin Hart
3
Justin Hart
3
Band 3
Justin Hart possesses considerable strengths in corporate and finance. He is a popular figure in the Cayman Islands legal community and is well versed in acting for financial institutions.

Justin Hart is very strong and leads a great team.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Walkers

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Corporate & Finance
Rob Jackson
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Rob Jackson
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Eminent Practitioners
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James Burch
2
James Burch
2
Band 2
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Hugh Anderson
3
Hugh Anderson
3
Band 3
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Joanne Ziegler
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Joanne Ziegler
3
Band 3
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Justin Hart
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Justin Hart
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Band 3
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