Insolvency and Dispute Resolution

Fraser Hern is widely regarded as one of the leading offshore lawyers specialising in contentious and non-contentious insolvencies, complex restructurings, special situation advisory work, and shareholder litigation, having been consistently ranked as a Tier 1 advisor by legal directories.

Fraser advises on a wide range of issues arising out of shareholder and investor disputes, complex cross-border equity and debt restructurings, corporate insolvency and special situation related matters. Fraser's clients include private equity funds, hedge funds, high net worth individuals, bank creditors, debtors, shareholders, directors and insolvency practitioners.

Fraser has been described by Chambers Asia-Pacific as "a standout adviser for contentious matters …, who works alongside clients to steer through difficult situations", as "coming highly recommended for his talent as an insolvency and restructuring lawyer, with a strong track record in both contentious and non-contentious matters" and as being "widely recognised for his restructuring and insolvency expertise, in relation to which he earns plaudits for having established a 'very successful practice'". Legal 500 describes Fraser as "exceling in the litigation and restructuring space". Fraser has also been recognised as a leading lawyer by the International Who's Who of Asset Recovery Lawyers.

Fraser is a Group Partner* in Walkers' Insolvency, Restructuring and Dispute Resolution group based in Jersey, and is the Head of Walkers' Channel Islands Business.

Fraser spent three years working in-house at a leading investment bank in London specialising in structured finance, before moving to Baker & McKenzie in London in 2002.  In June 2007 Fraser joined Allen & Overy, Hong Kong before moving to Walkers in January 2009.​

Fraser is a member of INSOL and of The Law Society of England and Wales. He has written, and contributed to, a number of articles on Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands law, and regularly presents to clients and industry wide seminars throughout Asia.​

Admitted In:The British Virgin IslandsEngland and Wales (not practising)

Qualifications:Upper Second in Law, University of Wales, CardiffLegal Practice Course, University of the West of England, Bristol