Band 2
Provided by Matthew Cowman
Matthew Cowman is the Managing Partner of Walkers' BVI office and is a member of the firm's Corporate, Finance & Funds Group. He has over 20 years' experience as an international commercial lawyer, having worked in the British Virgin Islands, London and Australia.
Matthew advises clients in banking and finance transactions, acting for lenders and borrowers in a range of matters including acquisition finance, real estate finance and general corporate finance. He also acts for clients in a range of corporate transactions, such as joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions and corporate reorganisations.
Member, The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA)
Member, Governance Institute of Australia
Mergers and Acquisitions Involving a BVI Regulated Entity: Navigating the BVI Regulatory Landscape
BVI: ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions 2021
Private M&A Involving British Virgin Islands Companies
BVI: ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions 2020
Matthew is also a Chartered Secretary.
Provided by Chambers
Matthew Cowman handles an array of transactional work, including M&A, financing and capital markets mandates, and he regularly acts as legal adviser to numerous high-profile international clients. In addition to his client-facing work, he also serves as managing partner of Walkers' BVI office.
Provided by Chambers
Matthew is very commercial, empathetic, diligent and patient. He's a good person to help a client navigate through tricky situations.
Matthew is extremely responsive, professional and knowledgeable about the finer nuances of transactions.
Matthew consistently demonstrates a high level of sophistication and keen commercial awareness. His ability to understand our business needs and provide strategic advice is invaluable.
Matthew is very commercial, empathetic, diligent and patient. He's a good person to help a client navigate through tricky situations.
Matthew is extremely responsive, professional and knowledgeable about the finer nuances of transactions.
Matthew consistently demonstrates a high level of sophistication and keen commercial awareness. His ability to understand our business needs and provide strategic advice is invaluable.
