About

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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 law 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

  • Walkers acted for Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors on a USD4.9 billion debt issuance financing its acquisition of a stake in Backhaul Network Services.

Strengths

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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.
Hugh Anderson
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Hugh Anderson
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Band 2
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 Anderson is extremely knowledgeable.

In my view, Hugh Anderson is truly the best in the business in Cayman.

James Burch
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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 Burch never stops working or adding value and he always delivers.

Joanne Ziegler
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Joanne Ziegler
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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 Ziegler is truly amazing. She and her team provide immense value, and we consider our work a true collaboration due to how well Joanne knows our structure and our goals.

Justin Hart
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Justin Hart
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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.

I have a lot of time for Justin Hart.

Olga Sologub
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Olga Sologub
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Band 3

Olga Sologub is acclaimed for her strong derivatives and structured products practice. She also has extensive experience in CLOs, securitisations and SPV structuring.

Olga Sologub is good in the structured finance world and a very safe pair of hands.

Olga Sologub is fantastic to work with and clearly a standout talent.

Adeola Adeyemi
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Adeola Adeyemi
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Up and Coming

Adeola Adeyemi is a well-reputed practitioner who regularly assists clients with multi-jurisdictional financing transactions, including leveraged financings. Her experience also extends to general corporate mandates and she is frequently called upon to provide support on mergers and acquisitions.

Adeola Adeyemi is always available and delivers top-of-market service for her clients.

I love working with Adeola Adeyemi. She's such a great partner to my team and I; she is very responsive and has substantive knowledge of the relevant areas of Cayman law.

Adeola is a star - just a true professional through and through.

I can always trust her to handle her end of the deal without issue and with a commercial hat on.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Cayman Islands

Corporate & Finance

Rob Jackson
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Rob Jackson
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Eminent Practitioners
Hugh Anderson
2
Hugh Anderson
2
Band 2
James Burch
2
James Burch
2
Band 2
Joanne Ziegler
3
Joanne Ziegler
3
Band 3
Justin Hart
3
Justin Hart
3
Band 3
Olga Sologub
3
Olga Sologub
3
Band 3
Adeola Adeyemi
U
Adeola Adeyemi
U
Up and Coming

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