Global financial institutions, (re)insurance companies, private equity firms, pension and investment funds, and companies active in the energy, telecoms, fin-tech, and digital asset industries form the expansive client base of Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited's corporate and finance department. Its offering includes assistance with acquisition, insurance, structured, and real estate financing mandates, bilateral and syndicated lending, and restructuring and refinancing matters. It is also experienced in capital market transactions, including equity issuances and listings. The department is jointly led by (re)insurance expert Gavin Woods, fin-tech and digital asset specialist Steven Rees Davies, and Matthew Grigg, who is skilled in structured finance and securities issuances. Other key members of the team include senior counsel Michael Frith, and counsel Charissa Ball, Alexander Collis, Michelle Falcucci, and Max Tetlow.
Testimonials
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‘The Carey Olsen Bermudan team was helpful, responsive and on top of the details.’
‘I would describe them as no nonsense, and remain that way even if the work required is technical.’
‘The team is responsiveness and collaborative - they are a dynamic and engaging team with a strong bench.’
‘Gavin Wood is an excellent practitioner, offering pragmatic and commercial advice.'
Key clients
- Easton Re
- Ramble Re
- Blackrock
- Hamilton Insurance Group
- Impellam Group
Work highlights
- Advised Easton Re on its USD200m catastrophe bond offering.
- Advised Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd., an insurance group regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, on its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Advised Blackrock funds that currently hold notes in Virgin Voyages, the cruise line started by Richard Branson's Virgin Group, on Virgin Voyages' third round of equity funding and related debt restructuring.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Grigg, Gavin Woods, Steven Rees Davies