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.
Ranked Offices
Provided by Conyers
- 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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From Dissolution to Liquidation: Creditor-Led Restoration of Dissolved BVI Companies
Restoration applications are nothing new in the BVI. With hundreds of thousands of active companies and many more struck off due to administrative oversight, BVI legal practitioners frequently find themselves advising clients on applications to restore a company to the Register.
ESR Group Limited Privatisation and Delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Conyers provided Cayman Islands law advice to the offeror consortium and ESR Group Limited (“ESR”) on its privatisation and delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by way of scheme of arrangement.
The Duties of Independent Directors in Amalgamations and Mergers
This article is the second of a three-part series analysing the decision of Justice Martin in Glendina Pty Limited & Ors v NKWE Platinum Ltd (2025) SC (Bda) 15 Civ and its implications for future appraisal actions.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group Proposed Acquisition
Conyers acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Tencent Music Entertainment Group (“TME”) for its proposed acquisition of Ximalaya Inc. (“Ximalaya”) by way of merger, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated 10 June 2025 by and among TME, Ximalaya and certain other parties.
Conyers Announces 2025 Legal Education Awards Recipients
Conyers is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Legal Education Awards, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting the development of future Bermudian lawyers.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in the Cayman Islands
In the Cayman Islands, as in many common law jurisdictions, such nuptial agreements are increasingly used as an estate and asset protection tool, particularly where one or both parties bring substantial assets or expectations of inheritance into the marriage.
Jyong Biotech Ltd. Nasdaq Listing
Conyers acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Jyong Biotech Ltd. (“Jyong”) for their initial public offering and listing of ordinary shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Conyers Announces 2025 Bermuda Summer Law Student Programme
Conyers is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 Bermuda Summer Law Student Programme. Each year, the firm welcomes a group of law students for a hands-on legal internship, providing practical experience and exposure to the offshore legal industry.
Bermuda Supreme Court Sanctions Pre-Winding Up Asset Sale Despite Creditor Opposition
In a significant decision from the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of Bermuda, Justice Shade Subair Williams has provided important clarification on the standards applicable when courts are asked to sanction “momentous” commercial decisions made by insolvency office-holders.
AIP Capital and Phoenix Aviation Capital Limited US$300 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility
Conyers has advised Phoenix Aviation Capital (Phoenix) on its US$300 million senior secured credit facility, which will be used to refinance seven aircraft assets currently owned by Phoenix and provide future funding for new asset acquisitions.
China Gas Holdings Limited RMB 600 million Super Short Term Commercial Papers
Conyers provided Bermuda legal advice to China Gas Holdings Limited (“China Gas”) in connection with the issue of up to RMB600 million super short term commercial papers with maturity not exceeding 66 days on the China Inter-bank Bond Market (2nd Tranche).
Bermuda SMS/MMS Marketing Guidance Note
This article outlines Bermuda’s legal and regulatory landscape for SMS/MMS marketing, focusing on consent, cross-border activity, and consumer protection. Note: This article is one of three included in the OneTrust DataGuidance: Bermuda – Direct Marketing Guidance Notes series.
Bermuda Emarketing Guidance Note
This article explores Bermuda’s legal framework for emarketing, focusing on compliance with data protection and electronic communication laws. Note: This article is one of three included in the OneTrust DataGuidance: Bermuda – Direct Marketing Guidance Notes series.
Bermuda Telemarketing Guidance Note
This article outlines key legal considerations for telemarketing in Bermuda, emphasizing compliance with local data and electronic communication laws. Note: This article is one of three included in the OneTrust DataGuidance: Bermuda – Direct Marketing Guidance Notes series.
Telegram Group US$1.7 Billion Bonds Issuance
Conyers has advised Telegram Group in connection with its upsized issuance of US$1.7 billion bonds.
Aircastle Limited US$500 Million Notes Issuance
Conyers advised Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle”) in connection with the offering of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.250% senior notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) and the listing of the Notes on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX).
BVI Court of Appeal Upholds Directors’ Right to Inspect Company Documents
In a recent decision, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Courts’ Court of Appeal reaffirmed the statutory rights of directors under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (the “BCA”) to inspect company documents, including unredacted engagement letters that reveal the identity of litigation funders.
Carnival Corporation US$1 Billion 5.875% Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
Conyers advised Carnival Corporation in respect of its private offering of US$1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2031.
New Fortress Energy US$1.055 Billion Sale of its Jamaica Assets to Excelerate Energy
Conyers provided Bermuda law advice to New Fortress Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: NFE) (“NFE”) in connection with the sale of its assets and operations in Jamaica to Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) for US$1.055 billion.
The Effect of Irregularities on the Validity of a Creditors’ Meeting
The courts are generally reluctant to interfere with the outcomes of creditors’ meetings at which resolutions are voted on and passed. After all, such resolutions are decided and voted on by the creditors, thereby representing the wants of the majority.
Despegar close US$1.7 billion acquisition by Prosus
Conyers has advised long-standing client, Despegar (NYSE:DESP), Latin America’s leading online travel company, on its acquisition by Prosus, a leading global technology company.
Head of Conyers Hong Kong Office Named on Asian Legal Business Offshore Client Choice 2025 List
Conyers is proud to announce that Christopher Bickley, Partner and Head of Hong Kong Office, has once again been recognised in the ALB Asia Offshore Client Choice 2025 in recognition of his contribution to offshore law in APAC.
The Importance of Collaborative Legal Strategy: China Medonline Inc.
Conyers’ litigation and corporate teams were recently pleased to assist China Medonline Inc. in relation to the withdrawal of a winding-up petition against the Company in the Cayman Islands Grand Court, and in relation to the sale of the Company’s material underlying assets and business.
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)
From Dissolution to Liquidation: Creditor-Led Restoration of Dissolved BVI Companies
Restoration applications are nothing new in the BVI. With hundreds of thousands of active companies and many more struck off due to administrative oversight, BVI legal practitioners frequently find themselves advising clients on applications to restore a company to the Register.
ESR Group Limited Privatisation and Delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Conyers provided Cayman Islands law advice to the offeror consortium and ESR Group Limited (“ESR”) on its privatisation and delisting from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by way of scheme of arrangement.
The Duties of Independent Directors in Amalgamations and Mergers
This article is the second of a three-part series analysing the decision of Justice Martin in Glendina Pty Limited & Ors v NKWE Platinum Ltd (2025) SC (Bda) 15 Civ and its implications for future appraisal actions.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group Proposed Acquisition
Conyers acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Tencent Music Entertainment Group (“TME”) for its proposed acquisition of Ximalaya Inc. (“Ximalaya”) by way of merger, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated 10 June 2025 by and among TME, Ximalaya and certain other parties.
Conyers Announces 2025 Legal Education Awards Recipients
Conyers is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Legal Education Awards, continuing its longstanding commitment to supporting the development of future Bermudian lawyers.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in the Cayman Islands
In the Cayman Islands, as in many common law jurisdictions, such nuptial agreements are increasingly used as an estate and asset protection tool, particularly where one or both parties bring substantial assets or expectations of inheritance into the marriage.
Jyong Biotech Ltd. Nasdaq Listing
Conyers acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Jyong Biotech Ltd. (“Jyong”) for their initial public offering and listing of ordinary shares on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
Conyers Announces 2025 Bermuda Summer Law Student Programme
Conyers is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 Bermuda Summer Law Student Programme. Each year, the firm welcomes a group of law students for a hands-on legal internship, providing practical experience and exposure to the offshore legal industry.
Bermuda Supreme Court Sanctions Pre-Winding Up Asset Sale Despite Creditor Opposition
In a significant decision from the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of Bermuda, Justice Shade Subair Williams has provided important clarification on the standards applicable when courts are asked to sanction “momentous” commercial decisions made by insolvency office-holders.
AIP Capital and Phoenix Aviation Capital Limited US$300 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility
Conyers has advised Phoenix Aviation Capital (Phoenix) on its US$300 million senior secured credit facility, which will be used to refinance seven aircraft assets currently owned by Phoenix and provide future funding for new asset acquisitions.
China Gas Holdings Limited RMB 600 million Super Short Term Commercial Papers
Conyers provided Bermuda legal advice to China Gas Holdings Limited (“China Gas”) in connection with the issue of up to RMB600 million super short term commercial papers with maturity not exceeding 66 days on the China Inter-bank Bond Market (2nd Tranche).
Bermuda SMS/MMS Marketing Guidance Note
This article outlines Bermuda’s legal and regulatory landscape for SMS/MMS marketing, focusing on consent, cross-border activity, and consumer protection. Note: This article is one of three included in the OneTrust DataGuidance: Bermuda – Direct Marketing Guidance Notes series.
Bermuda Emarketing Guidance Note
This article explores Bermuda’s legal framework for emarketing, focusing on compliance with data protection and electronic communication laws. Note: This article is one of three included in the OneTrust DataGuidance: Bermuda – Direct Marketing Guidance Notes series.
Bermuda Telemarketing Guidance Note
This article outlines key legal considerations for telemarketing in Bermuda, emphasizing compliance with local data and electronic communication laws. Note: This article is one of three included in the OneTrust DataGuidance: Bermuda – Direct Marketing Guidance Notes series.
Telegram Group US$1.7 Billion Bonds Issuance
Conyers has advised Telegram Group in connection with its upsized issuance of US$1.7 billion bonds.
Aircastle Limited US$500 Million Notes Issuance
Conyers advised Aircastle Limited (“Aircastle”) in connection with the offering of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.250% senior notes due 2030 (the “Notes”) and the listing of the Notes on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX).
BVI Court of Appeal Upholds Directors’ Right to Inspect Company Documents
In a recent decision, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Courts’ Court of Appeal reaffirmed the statutory rights of directors under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (the “BCA”) to inspect company documents, including unredacted engagement letters that reveal the identity of litigation funders.
Carnival Corporation US$1 Billion 5.875% Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
Conyers advised Carnival Corporation in respect of its private offering of US$1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2031.
New Fortress Energy US$1.055 Billion Sale of its Jamaica Assets to Excelerate Energy
Conyers provided Bermuda law advice to New Fortress Energy Inc. (Nasdaq: NFE) (“NFE”) in connection with the sale of its assets and operations in Jamaica to Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) for US$1.055 billion.
The Effect of Irregularities on the Validity of a Creditors’ Meeting
The courts are generally reluctant to interfere with the outcomes of creditors’ meetings at which resolutions are voted on and passed. After all, such resolutions are decided and voted on by the creditors, thereby representing the wants of the majority.
Despegar close US$1.7 billion acquisition by Prosus
Conyers has advised long-standing client, Despegar (NYSE:DESP), Latin America’s leading online travel company, on its acquisition by Prosus, a leading global technology company.
Head of Conyers Hong Kong Office Named on Asian Legal Business Offshore Client Choice 2025 List
Conyers is proud to announce that Christopher Bickley, Partner and Head of Hong Kong Office, has once again been recognised in the ALB Asia Offshore Client Choice 2025 in recognition of his contribution to offshore law in APAC.
The Importance of Collaborative Legal Strategy: China Medonline Inc.
Conyers’ litigation and corporate teams were recently pleased to assist China Medonline Inc. in relation to the withdrawal of a winding-up petition against the Company in the Cayman Islands Grand Court, and in relation to the sale of the Company’s material underlying assets and business.
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)