Chambers Review
Walkers has a strong disputes group which is especially noted for its prowess in contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. The team is further esteemed for its expertise in commercial litigation, as well as its ability to act on high-value, cross-border mandates. The Bermuda team is ably supported by the firm's global network and is regularly instructed by clients from the banking and professional services sectors.
Work Highlights
- Walkers defended Athene Holding in a Bermuda fair-value appraisal relating to the company's merger with Apollo Global Management.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Our Walkers team members all had individual expert skills that anticipated and countered the challenges made by the opposition."
"They have a commitment to high levels of client service."
"One of the rising stars in the Bermuda market. The team is commercial, very skilled, diligent and approachable."
"Our Walkers team members all had individual expert skills that anticipated and countered the challenges made by the opposition."
"They have a commitment to high levels of client service."
"One of the rising stars in the Bermuda market. The team is commercial, very skilled, diligent and approachable."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Taylor combines his roles as Bermuda managing partner and head of the insolvency and dispute resolution group with an active commercial litigation practice.
"He leads the Bermuda office with great skill and awareness, and has succeeded in making Walkers a leading Bermuda law firm."
"He is an excellent lawyer with both strong technical and commercial qualities."
"His court expertise was one of the critical elements for our case. His professionalism and confidence in his team further solidified our trust in the process."
Steven White has considerable experience assisting with high-value, multi-jurisdictional trust cases. His broader disputes practice also touches upon commercial fraud and insolvency matters. He recently joined Walkers after leaving Appleby.
"He does a good job for his clients. He's very thorough and very knowledgeable; definitely a safe pair of hands."