Ranking tables
Global Asia-Pacific Region Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S David Lamb
Conyers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Senior Statespeople | 12 Years RankedDavid Lamb has extensive experience advising on Cayman, BVI and Bermuda law aspects of corporate transactions. He is well versed in handling M&A and corporate restructuring and has notable expertise regarding hostile takeovers.
Eminent Practitioners
E Andy Randall
Walkers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 12 Years RankedAndy Randall is the managing partner of the Hong Kong office. He is well recognised for his capital markets work, regularly advising on secured note issuances, securitisations and derivative transactions.E John RogersWalkers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 12 Years RankedJohn Rogers is a well-regarded figure in the offshore legal world. He leads Walkers' Singapore office as the managing partner and offers expert advice on finance and corporate transactions.E Michael Gagie
Maples Group | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Eminent Practitioners | 14 Years RankedMichael Gagie is the regional managing partner based at the Singapore office. He has a wealth of experience advising on Cayman and BVI aspects of corporate and private equity transactions.
Band 1
1 Christopher W H BickleyConyers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedChristopher Bickley heads the firm's Hong Kong office. He has a wealth of experience handling all aspects of corporate finance and capital markets matters, and continues to act for listed and private entities.
1 Nathan Powell
Ogier | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedNathan Powell heads the corporate team. He is well regarded for his broad expertise in the corporate and finance sphere, offering BVI and Cayman law advice on debt capital markets, M&A, IPOs and financing matters.
Band 2
2 Ann NgMaples Group | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedAnn Ng wins plaudits for her expertise in the investment funds space. She has vast experience advising investment funds on fund formation and restructuring matters.
2 Anthony OakesOgier | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedAnthony Oakes' expertise lies in the banking and finance space. He is frequently engaged on debt capital markets, structured financing and asset financing work under BVI and Cayman Islands laws.
2 Danielle Roman
Mourant | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedDanielle Roman comes recommended for her expertise in financing work, encompassing fund finance, asset finance and acquisition finance. She is a popular choice as Cayman Islands counsel mandated by international banks.2 Denise WongWalkers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedDenise Wong stands out for her expertise in private equity and hedge fund matters. Based in Hong Kong, she works with many sponsors on fund formation and investment mandates.
2 Judy Lee
Appleby | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedJudy Lee is a corporate partner based in the Hong Kong office and co-leads Appleby's Hong Kong Capital Markets team. She is recognised for her specialism in various capital markets and corporate matters including IPOs and note issuances as well as finance and investment transactions.
2 Richard HallConyers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedRichard Hall has extensive experience undertaking all manner of corporate and finance mandates. He is particularly skilled in IPO and other debt and equity offering matters.
Band 3
3 James GadenWalkers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedJames Gaden is a Hong Kong-based lawyer who has an established corporate and investment funds practice. He has extensive experience advising private equity and hedge fund managers on various fund formation, structuring and investment matters.
3 Kate HodsonOgier | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedKate Hodson is particularly skilled in funds mandates, often handling private equity, venture capital and hedge fund formation and investments. She is also head of ESG at Ogier.
3 Nicholas PlowmanOgier | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedNicholas Plowman leads the investment fund practice and has considerable experience acting as Cayman and BVI law counsel on fund formation and investment mandates and also offers regulatory advice.3 Paul AherneWalkers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedPaul Aherne is highly rated for his adept handling of corporate and financing transactions. He is regularly engaged by financial institutions and large corporations.
3 Paul ChristopherMourant | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedPaul Christopher is the managing partner of the Hong Kong office and leads its corporate finance and investment funds team. He has notable experience offering Cayman Islands and BVI law advice to private equity firms and investment banks on investment fund matters. He is also sought after by clients for IPOs.
3 Piers J D AlexanderConyers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedPiers Alexander is a seasoned practitioner based in Hong Kong who showcases notable expertise in investment funds. He is highly sought after by private equity and hedge fund managers for fund formations and subsequent work.
3 Simon LawrensonMourant | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedSimon Lawrenson specialises in banking and finance mandates, offering expertise in a broad range of matters including acquisition finance, fund finance and DCM. His clientele consists of a number of major financial institutions and private equity outfits.
Band 4
4 Anthony McKenzie
Carey Olsen | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedAnthony McKenzie is the managing partner of the Singapore office and heads the corporate team in Singapore. He acts on corporate transactions and IPOs involving Cayman, BVI and Bermuda law elements.4 Kristen KwokWalkers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedKristen Kwok specialises in banking and finance work and has standout experience in Cayman Islands and Bermuda law matters. Based in Hong Kong, she offers notable knowledge in the debt capital markets and structured finance areas.4 Laura RogersWalkers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedLaura Rogers is based in Singapore and has a growing reputation in the market. She offers advice on a range of corporate work including private equity, M&A, hedge funds and joint venture matters.4 Matt RobertsMaples Group | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMatt Roberts is the head of Maples Group's Asia corporate practice. He has considerable expertise in assisting companies with listing matters and acquisitions in Asia and the US.4 Paul Sephton
Harney Westwood & Riegels | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedPaul Sephton focuses on banking and finance work, regularly advising on Cayman and BVI law aspects of DCM and acquisition financing matters.4 Robert Searle
Campbells | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 4 | 16 Years RankedRobert Searle focuses on advising asset management firms and fund managers on fund formation and restructuring mandates. He is based in Hong Kong and particularly adept at handling Cayman Islands mandates.4 Thomas GrangerWalkers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedThomas Granger is based in the Hong Kong office and offers advice on private equity and investment fund matters. He is known for his adept handling of Japan-related work.- Catherine RossForbes Hare | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Band 4
Up and Coming
U David NelsonOgier | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedDavid Nelson is an up-and-coming banking and finance lawyer who advises on BVI and Cayman Islands law. He assists on take-private financing, acquisition financing and debt financing.
U Maggie KwokHarney Westwood & Riegels | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedMaggie Kwok leads Harneys' funds and regulatory practice in Asia. Based in Hong Kong, she is particularly sought after by PRC-based clients to act on a wide range of open-ended and closed-ended funds matters.
U Marc ParrottAppleby | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedMarc Parrott leads Appleby's funds practice. He is adept at handling both open-ended and closed-ended fund formations that have Cayman Islands elements.U Michael PadarinCarey Olsen | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Up and Coming | 4 Years RankedMichael Padarin is the head of Carey Olsen's investment funds practice. He acts for clients on a variety of capital raising matters including IPOs and fund formations.U Nicholas DaviesWalkers | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedNicholas Davies is experienced in M&A mandates including take-private, joint venture and IPO matters. He splits time between Dubai and Hong Kong office.U Raymond NgHarney Westwood & Riegels | Offshore: Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedRaymond Ng is praised for his expertise in fund-raising matters for Chinese companies and makes his debut in the rankings this year. His mandates of late include advising on multi-jurisdictional listings and acquisitions.