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Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law

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Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

Walkers offers global coverage and has noted strengths in both BVI and Cayman law. Its client roster spans a range of major multinational corporations and financial institutions, with particular expertise in representing CIS companies in major corporate matters. The firm demonstrates expertise in investment funds, insolvency and dispute resolution. It is also praised for its work on restructuring agreements.

Work Highlights

  • Walkers represented Onex Partners in its deal to acquire Accredited.

Strengths

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Walkers' strengths are the depth of experience of its partners and strong practices across corporate, finance, digital technology and disputes.

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The firm displays responsiveness and thoroughness.

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Its profound understanding of offshore legal systems allows it to navigate complex legal matters effectively, providing tailored solutions that address our specific needs.

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The team demonstrates exceptional technical excellence time and again.

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Walkers' lawyers are markets leaders, efficient and responsive and their department collaborates seamlessly with their offices worldwide; further, they cover most if not all necessary practice areas.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jack Boldarin
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Jack Boldarin
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Eminent Practitioners

Jack Boldarin is well respected for both his BVI and Cayman work. He maintains a broad practice encompassing both corporate and finance work.

Jack is highly respected in his field and prestigious clients - including major financial institutions and global private equity firms - regard him as their preferred counsel.

His exceptional qualities include profound legal expertise, responsiveness, and efficiency. He excels in coordinating complex cross-border transactions, ensuring their seamless execution.

Jack has an unparalleled depth of experience on BVI and Cayman transactions. He is adept at advising on complex transactions and developing commercially-sound solutions for his clients.

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Tatziana Paraguacuto-Maheo
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Tatziana Paraguacuto-Maheo
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Tatziana Paraguacuto-Maheo works for international asset managers on a full suite of issues, including fund launches. She is also adept on the management of funds, including regulatory and contentious issues.

Tatziana aligns legal strategies with clients' business goals, offering forward-thinking advice that keeps clients ahead of market trends.

She has more experience than any other Cayman lawyer. Tatziana is sought out by everyone as the go-to thought leader in funds. She takes efficiency excellence and experience to new heights.

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Hughie Wong
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Hughie Wong
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Hughie Wong operates a well-regarded funds and asset manager-focused practice, and advises clients on a wide variety of issues, including fund formation, equity raisings and restructurings.

He's truly a Cayman-law expert and a pragmatist.

Hughie is a distinguished expert in his field, consistently demonstrating a comprehensive understanding that extends beyond the mere application of the black letter of the law.

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Fraser Hern
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Fraser Hern
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Fraser Hern advises clients on the BVI aspects sales and acquisitions. He is active in areas including real estate, fashion and technology.

Fraser demonstrates excellent commercial awareness.

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Jan Golaszewski
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Jan Golaszewski
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Jan Golaszewski is head of the London Insolvency and Dispute resolution practice at Walkers and is regularly sought to advise clients including bondholders, venture capital funds, investment firms and shareholders on a wide range of issues.

Clients think very highly of Jan.

It is really helpful that Jan is in London. We have a lot of time for him. He covers a number of the offshore jurisdictions and is one of our first ports of call for offshore advice.

Jan Golaszewski's commercial vision is very strong.

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Neil McDonald
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Neil McDonald
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Neil McDonald is an acclaimed corporate lawyer who has developed a strong roster of clients in the BVI. He had additional expertise in Cayman and Bermudian matters.

Neil is responsive and eager to collaborate successfully to serve the client, mobilising team members in London and Bermuda to deliver high-quality advice.

Neil was very impressive through the entire engagement.

Neil always provides a great service.

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Patrick Ormond
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Patrick Ormond
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Patrick Ormond specialises in corporate/M&A and finance. Having spent eight years practising in the BVI, Ormond offers clients vast knowledge of that jurisdiction. He possesses additional expertise in Cayman and Bermuda-related matters.

Patrick is outstandingly responsive, a very strong lawyer both practically and technically, relationship-focused and well networked. Great to work with.

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Matthew Bloomfield
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Matthew Bloomfield
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Up and Coming

Matthew Bloomfield is an up-and-coming partner with extensive expertise in Cayman Islands law. He is particularly noted for expertise in hedge funds.

Matt is a go-to adviser for all Cayman Islands funds-related questions.

Matt is an exceptionally gifted lawyer and incredibly knowledgeable on Cayman law matters. He is a key point of contact for us for Cayman law matters.

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Jack Boldarin
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Jack Boldarin
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Eminent Practitioners
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Fraser Hern
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Fraser Hern
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Band 3
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Neil McDonald
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Neil McDonald
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Patrick Ormond
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Patrick Ormond
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Band 3
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Offshore: Cayman Islands Law
Jack Boldarin
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Jack Boldarin
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Eminent Practitioners
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Tatziana Paraguacuto-Maheo
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Tatziana Paraguacuto-Maheo
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Hughie Wong
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Hughie Wong
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Jan Golaszewski
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Jan Golaszewski
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Band 3
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Matthew Bloomfield
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Matthew Bloomfield
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Up and Coming
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