Conyers
Global Guide 2025
About
Chairman: Christian Luthi (Bermuda Office)
Heads of Offices: Marcello Ausenda (Head of Corporate, Bermuda Office), Helen Cooper (Co-Head of Bermuda Private Client and Trust), Craig MacIntyre (Co-Head of Bermuda Private Client and Trust), Mark Forte (Head of British Virgin Islands Office), Matthew Stocker (Head of Cayman Corporate Practice), Robert Lindley (Head of Cayman & BVI Private Client & Trust), Christopher Bickley (Head of Hong Kong Office), Eric Flaye (Head of London Office) Preetha Pillai (Head of Singapore Office)
Number of partners: 70
Number of lawyers: Over 170
Languages: Afrikaans, Arabic, Bahasa Malaysia, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Malay, Memoni, Portuguese, Taiwanese, Urdu
Firm Overview:
Founded in 1928, Conyers is an international law firm with a broad client base including FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies, international finance houses and asset managers. The firm advises on Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands laws, from offices in those jurisdictions and in the key financial centres of London, Hong Kong and Singapore. The firm’s expertise includes corporate law and finance including investment funds and private equity, equity and debt capital markets, M&A, banking and finance, asset finance including shipping and aircraft finance, insurance and reinsurance, restructuring and workouts, insolvency, the formation of entities including companies and partnerships and corporate governance.
Main Areas of Practice:
- Aviation
- Banking & Finance
- Capital Markets
- Corporate
- Corporate Recovery & Restructuring
- Finance
- Insurance/Reinsurance
- Investment Funds
- Litigation & Restructuring
- M&A
- Private Client & Trust
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Shipping
Insurance & Reinsurance:
The firm’s lawyers act for the majority of Bermuda’s insurance and reinsurance companies and are heavily involved in the formation and structuring of new Bermuda insurance companies. They are also integrally involved in the burgeoning Cayman Islands insurance industry, which boasts the second largest domiciliation rate for captives after Bermuda. In addition, they provide insurance advice in the British Virgin Islands, which continues to grow as it shifts in focus to more varied and sophisticated segments of the insurance market. Conyers’ insurance practice is complemented by experienced corporate, trust and litigation lawyers, and its litigators regularly provide expert advice in substantial insurance and reinsurance litigation.
Funds:
The funds team provides advice on fund structures (including Shari’a-compliant funds) and asset classes including hedge funds, private equity funds and property and infrastructure funds. The team advises asset managers and investors on fund formation and structuring (including constitutional and contractual documentation) and assists with incorporation, registered office and secretarial services, regulation and compliance, as well as restructuring, liquidation, insolvency and winding up of funds.
M&A & Joint Venture:
Conyers’ M&A and joint venture practice group advises on significant offshore transactions and financing matters. Conyers is the market leader for offshore IPOs, advising clients listing on all major exchanges. Lawyers provide specialist advice on all stages of the listing process from pre-IPO restructuring, formation of the listing vehicle and listing day.
Aviation Finance & Shipping:
The firm’s lawyers are at the forefront of offshore airfinance and shipping, representing airlines, leasing companies, shipowners, credit agencies, banks and lenders on cross-border transactions.
Litigation & Restructuring:
Conyers’ litigators appear in leading decisions before the courts and in global, multi-billion dollar disputes. Insolvency and restructuring experience includes corporate bankruptcy, reorganisations and liquidations
Private Client:
Specialising in contentious and non-contentious work, the private client team’s experience includes creation and reorganisation of trusts and corporate structures for preservation of client capital and succession planning of ownership structures for family businesses. Trust litigators support the team in substantial trust litigation, acting for trustees, protectors and beneficiaries.
Client Services:
Conyers also provides a wide range of corporate administration, secretarial, trust, compliance, governance and company management services, and works in partnership with international clients, financial institutions, investment funds, high-net-worth individuals and others.
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- HamiltonClarendon House 2 Church Street , Hamilton, Pembroke, Bermuda, HM11
- Web: www.conyers.com
- Tel: +1 441 295 1422
- Fax: +1 441 292 4720
- TortolaPO Box 3140 Wickhams Cay 1 Road Town , Tortola, Tortola, British Virgin Islands, VG1110
- Grand CaymanSIX 2nd Floor, Cricket Square 171 Elgin Avenue KY1-111, Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, PO Box 2681
- Hong Kong29th Floor One Exchange Square 8 Connaught Place Central , Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- London10 Finsbury Square , London, Greater London, UK, EC2A 1AF
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Gold Fields US$1 Billion Bonds Issuance
Conyers has advised Gold Fields (JSE, NYSE:GFI) in connection with its issuance of US$1 billion bonds.
Conyers is acting as Bermuda counsel to OKH Global Ltd. in connection with its proposed acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Chip Eng Seng Construction Pte. Ltd for approximately S$118.5 million, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the sale and purchase agreement.
Eggriculture Foods Ltd. Privatisation and Delisting
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to Eggriculture Foods Ltd. in connection with its privatisation by Betagro Foods Pte. Ltd. by way of a scheme of arrangement under section 86 of the Companies Act and its subsequent delisting from the GEM Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Limited Nasdaq IPO
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Limited (“Zhengye Biotechnology”) in connection with its successful initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange.
CM Hi-Tech Cleanroom Limited Privatisation
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to CM Hi-Tech Cleanroom Limited (“CM Hi-Tech”) in connection with its privatisation by Mayair HK Holdings Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement under section 86 of the Companies Act.
Bridge Street Re Ltd. US$250 Million Notes Issuance
Conyers acted as special Bermuda counsel advising on the establishment and licensing of special purpose insurer Bridge Street Re Ltd.
Numans Health Food Global Offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to Numans Health Food Holdings Company Limited (“Numans Health Food”) in connection with its successful global offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Limited. (Stock code: 2530)
Yuexiu Transport Infrastructure Limited RMB 1.3 Billion Medium Term Notes (1st Tranche)
Conyers provided Bermuda legal advice to Yuexiu Transport Infrastructure Limited in connection with the issue of an aggregate amount of RMB 1.3 billion medium term notes and having a maturity of five years on the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors (1st Tranche).
SageSure Holdings, LLC Acquisition of GeoVera Advantage Insurance Services, LLC
Conyers advised SageSure Holdings, LLC (“SageSure”) on its acquisition of GeoVera Advantage Insurance Services, LLC. The transaction includes SageSure’s investment in GeoVera Nova Holdings, Inc. (“GeoVera Nova”).
Tibet Water Resources Ltd. 8% Convertible Bonds in the Aggregate Principal Amount of HK$165 Million
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to Tibet Water Resources Ltd. in connection with its issue of 8% convertible bonds in the aggregate principal amount of HK$165 million due 2026.
Cayman Islands Virtual Asset Regulatory Services
Now that the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act (Commencement) Order, 2025 is in full force, our Regulatory & Risk Advisory (Cayman) team stands ready to deliver precise and proactive oversight of your company’s compliance needs.
CTF Services Limited HK$780 Million 4% Convertible Bonds Due 2025
Conyers advised CTF Services Limited (“CTF Services”) in connection with the issue of HK$780 million 4% convertible bonds due 2025 and convertible into ordinary shares of par value of HK$1.00 each of CTF Services. The bonds are to be listed on the Vienna MTF operated by the Vienna Stock Exchange.
Hong Kong Court Grants Recognition and Assistance to Official Liquidators in British Virgin Islands
Deputy High Court Judge Le Pichon of the Court of First Instance in the High Court of the Hong Kong SAR granted recognition and assistance to the joint official liquidators of Bull’s-Eye Limited following a letter of request issued by the British Virgin Islands Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
Beijing Capital Grand Limited Privatisation
Conyers acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Beijing Capital Grand Limited (“Beijing Capital”) in connection with its privatisation by BECL Investment Holding Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement and voluntary withdrawal of listing.
Regulatory Disputes Series: A Spotlight on Crypto
In this Fourth Edition of our Regulatory Disputes Series, we provide an update on relevant regulatory developments in Cayman and take a deeper dive into global enforcement trends in relation to crypto.
Luheng International Co., Ltd. RMB 343.5 Million 6.90% Guaranteed Bonds Due 2028
Conyers provided British Virgin Islands legal advice to Luheng International Co., Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Zibo Zichuan Finance Holding Co., Ltd., (“Zibo Zichuan”) in connection with its issue of an aggregate amount of RMB 343.5 million 6.90% guaranteed bonds due 2028.
Recent Amendments to BVI Company Law: Key Changes
There have recently been a number of amendments to BVI company law. While many of these amendments are technical and will not have a material impact on clients, there are some key changes of which clients should be aware.
China Water Affairs Group Limited RMB 1 Billion 3.45% Guaranteed Blue Bonds Due 2030
Conyers provided Bermuda, Cayman Islands and BVI legal advice to China Water Affairs Group Limited (“China Water Affairs”) in connection with its issuance of RMB 1 billion 3.45% guaranteed blue bonds due 2030.
Light Touch Provisional Liquidation Lives On: Introduction of the Restructuring Officer Regime
The Restructuring Officer Regime was largely intended to replace the pre-existing restructuring framework by way of ‘light touch’ provisional liquidation. Under the revised framework, the Court may appoint joint provisional liquidators (JPLs) upon an application by a company if appropriate.
Golden Star Completes De-SPAC with Gamehaus
Conyers advised special purpose acquisition company Golden Star Acquisition Corporation (“Golden Star”) on the successful closing of its previously announced business combination with Gamehaus Inc. (“Gamehaus”), a mobile game publishing company.
Portfolio Insurance Companies and the Updated Beneficial Ownership Regime
As we count down to the January deadline, we take a closer look at how the updated beneficial ownership regime applies to the nearly 60 portfolio insurance companies (PICs) registered pursuant to the Insurance Act, 2010 (as amended).
GeoPark Limited US$550 Million Senior Notes Issuance
Conyers provided Bermuda law advice to GeoPark Limited (“GeoPark”) in connection with its offering of US$550 million aggregate principal amount of 8.750% Senior Notes due 2030.
New Regulatory Policy on Recognition and Approval of an Actuary
In October 2024, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) issued an updated Regulatory Policy on the Recognition and Approval of an Actuary, setting out its minimum criteria and process for determining whether to recognise and approve an actuary to be appointed by a (re)insurer.
Bacardi Ltd. US$1 Billion Notes Offering
Conyers advised Bacardi Limited as the guarantor in connection with Bacardi-Martini B.V.’s US$1 billion notes offering. The notes include US$600 million aggregate amount of 5.550% notes due 2030 and US$400 million aggregate amount of 6.000% notes due 2035.
Insurance and Asset Managers in the Cayman Islands: A Perfect Marriage?
The significant growth in life & annuity reinsurance in the Cayman Islands has showed no signs of slowing in the past few years and a material ingredient of this growth is Cayman reinsurers sponsored by large private equity/asset manager groups who have had a marked footprint in the Cayman Islands.
FBS Global Limited Initial Public Offering and Nasdaq Listing
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to FBS Global Limited in connection with its initial public offering and listing on the Nasdaq exchange. The offering closed on 7 February 2025, raising total gross proceeds of US$10.125 million (before deducting underwriting and other expenses).
The Cayman Islands are home to 118,443 active companies as of 31 December 2024. This factsheet provides the reasons for the Cayman Islands’ popularity as a jurisdiction to structure international transactions.
BBB Foods US$593.25 Million NYSE Secondary Offering
Conyers has advised BBB Foods (NYSE:TBBB) on a secondary offering of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. Under the terms of the underwritten public offering, existing shareholders of BBB Foods sold 21 million shares for an aggregate price of US$593.25 million.
Individual’s Rights Request Response Process Under Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act
The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) is a critical framework for protecting individuals’ personal information in Bermuda. Under PIPA organisations are required to adhere to several key principles, including ensuring they have a legal basis to use personal data and ensuring data accuracy.
Lifestyle China Group Limited Privatisation
Conyers acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Lifestyle China Group Limited in connection with its privatisation by way of a scheme of arrangement.
Gold Fields US$1 Billion Bonds Issuance
Conyers has advised Gold Fields (JSE, NYSE:GFI) in connection with its issuance of US$1 billion bonds.
Conyers is acting as Bermuda counsel to OKH Global Ltd. in connection with its proposed acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Chip Eng Seng Construction Pte. Ltd for approximately S$118.5 million, subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the sale and purchase agreement.
Eggriculture Foods Ltd. Privatisation and Delisting
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to Eggriculture Foods Ltd. in connection with its privatisation by Betagro Foods Pte. Ltd. by way of a scheme of arrangement under section 86 of the Companies Act and its subsequent delisting from the GEM Board of Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Limited Nasdaq IPO
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to Zhengye Biotechnology Holding Limited (“Zhengye Biotechnology”) in connection with its successful initial public offering on the Nasdaq exchange.
CM Hi-Tech Cleanroom Limited Privatisation
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to CM Hi-Tech Cleanroom Limited (“CM Hi-Tech”) in connection with its privatisation by Mayair HK Holdings Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement under section 86 of the Companies Act.
Bridge Street Re Ltd. US$250 Million Notes Issuance
Conyers acted as special Bermuda counsel advising on the establishment and licensing of special purpose insurer Bridge Street Re Ltd.
Numans Health Food Global Offering on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to Numans Health Food Holdings Company Limited (“Numans Health Food”) in connection with its successful global offering on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Limited. (Stock code: 2530)
Yuexiu Transport Infrastructure Limited RMB 1.3 Billion Medium Term Notes (1st Tranche)
Conyers provided Bermuda legal advice to Yuexiu Transport Infrastructure Limited in connection with the issue of an aggregate amount of RMB 1.3 billion medium term notes and having a maturity of five years on the National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors (1st Tranche).
SageSure Holdings, LLC Acquisition of GeoVera Advantage Insurance Services, LLC
Conyers advised SageSure Holdings, LLC (“SageSure”) on its acquisition of GeoVera Advantage Insurance Services, LLC. The transaction includes SageSure’s investment in GeoVera Nova Holdings, Inc. (“GeoVera Nova”).
Tibet Water Resources Ltd. 8% Convertible Bonds in the Aggregate Principal Amount of HK$165 Million
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to Tibet Water Resources Ltd. in connection with its issue of 8% convertible bonds in the aggregate principal amount of HK$165 million due 2026.
Cayman Islands Virtual Asset Regulatory Services
Now that the Virtual Asset (Service Providers) Act (Commencement) Order, 2025 is in full force, our Regulatory & Risk Advisory (Cayman) team stands ready to deliver precise and proactive oversight of your company’s compliance needs.
CTF Services Limited HK$780 Million 4% Convertible Bonds Due 2025
Conyers advised CTF Services Limited (“CTF Services”) in connection with the issue of HK$780 million 4% convertible bonds due 2025 and convertible into ordinary shares of par value of HK$1.00 each of CTF Services. The bonds are to be listed on the Vienna MTF operated by the Vienna Stock Exchange.
Hong Kong Court Grants Recognition and Assistance to Official Liquidators in British Virgin Islands
Deputy High Court Judge Le Pichon of the Court of First Instance in the High Court of the Hong Kong SAR granted recognition and assistance to the joint official liquidators of Bull’s-Eye Limited following a letter of request issued by the British Virgin Islands Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court.
Beijing Capital Grand Limited Privatisation
Conyers acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Beijing Capital Grand Limited (“Beijing Capital”) in connection with its privatisation by BECL Investment Holding Limited by way of a scheme of arrangement and voluntary withdrawal of listing.
Regulatory Disputes Series: A Spotlight on Crypto
In this Fourth Edition of our Regulatory Disputes Series, we provide an update on relevant regulatory developments in Cayman and take a deeper dive into global enforcement trends in relation to crypto.
Luheng International Co., Ltd. RMB 343.5 Million 6.90% Guaranteed Bonds Due 2028
Conyers provided British Virgin Islands legal advice to Luheng International Co., Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Zibo Zichuan Finance Holding Co., Ltd., (“Zibo Zichuan”) in connection with its issue of an aggregate amount of RMB 343.5 million 6.90% guaranteed bonds due 2028.
Recent Amendments to BVI Company Law: Key Changes
There have recently been a number of amendments to BVI company law. While many of these amendments are technical and will not have a material impact on clients, there are some key changes of which clients should be aware.
China Water Affairs Group Limited RMB 1 Billion 3.45% Guaranteed Blue Bonds Due 2030
Conyers provided Bermuda, Cayman Islands and BVI legal advice to China Water Affairs Group Limited (“China Water Affairs”) in connection with its issuance of RMB 1 billion 3.45% guaranteed blue bonds due 2030.
Light Touch Provisional Liquidation Lives On: Introduction of the Restructuring Officer Regime
The Restructuring Officer Regime was largely intended to replace the pre-existing restructuring framework by way of ‘light touch’ provisional liquidation. Under the revised framework, the Court may appoint joint provisional liquidators (JPLs) upon an application by a company if appropriate.
Golden Star Completes De-SPAC with Gamehaus
Conyers advised special purpose acquisition company Golden Star Acquisition Corporation (“Golden Star”) on the successful closing of its previously announced business combination with Gamehaus Inc. (“Gamehaus”), a mobile game publishing company.
Portfolio Insurance Companies and the Updated Beneficial Ownership Regime
As we count down to the January deadline, we take a closer look at how the updated beneficial ownership regime applies to the nearly 60 portfolio insurance companies (PICs) registered pursuant to the Insurance Act, 2010 (as amended).
GeoPark Limited US$550 Million Senior Notes Issuance
Conyers provided Bermuda law advice to GeoPark Limited (“GeoPark”) in connection with its offering of US$550 million aggregate principal amount of 8.750% Senior Notes due 2030.
New Regulatory Policy on Recognition and Approval of an Actuary
In October 2024, the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) issued an updated Regulatory Policy on the Recognition and Approval of an Actuary, setting out its minimum criteria and process for determining whether to recognise and approve an actuary to be appointed by a (re)insurer.
Bacardi Ltd. US$1 Billion Notes Offering
Conyers advised Bacardi Limited as the guarantor in connection with Bacardi-Martini B.V.’s US$1 billion notes offering. The notes include US$600 million aggregate amount of 5.550% notes due 2030 and US$400 million aggregate amount of 6.000% notes due 2035.
Insurance and Asset Managers in the Cayman Islands: A Perfect Marriage?
The significant growth in life & annuity reinsurance in the Cayman Islands has showed no signs of slowing in the past few years and a material ingredient of this growth is Cayman reinsurers sponsored by large private equity/asset manager groups who have had a marked footprint in the Cayman Islands.
FBS Global Limited Initial Public Offering and Nasdaq Listing
Conyers provided Cayman Islands legal advice to FBS Global Limited in connection with its initial public offering and listing on the Nasdaq exchange. The offering closed on 7 February 2025, raising total gross proceeds of US$10.125 million (before deducting underwriting and other expenses).
The Cayman Islands are home to 118,443 active companies as of 31 December 2024. This factsheet provides the reasons for the Cayman Islands’ popularity as a jurisdiction to structure international transactions.
BBB Foods US$593.25 Million NYSE Secondary Offering
Conyers has advised BBB Foods (NYSE:TBBB) on a secondary offering of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange. Under the terms of the underwritten public offering, existing shareholders of BBB Foods sold 21 million shares for an aggregate price of US$593.25 million.
Individual’s Rights Request Response Process Under Bermuda’s Personal Information Protection Act
The Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) is a critical framework for protecting individuals’ personal information in Bermuda. Under PIPA organisations are required to adhere to several key principles, including ensuring they have a legal basis to use personal data and ensuring data accuracy.
Lifestyle China Group Limited Privatisation
Conyers acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Lifestyle China Group Limited in connection with its privatisation by way of a scheme of arrangement.