Wakefield Quin is highly adept at handling M&A transactions and disposals, the acquisition, financing, and development of commercial real estate projects, and cross-border restructurings. Sitting at helm of the department is Erik Gotfredsen and Ian Stone; Gotfredsen is skilled in joint ventures, partnerships, and the establishment of companies, while Stone is knowledgable about offshore corporate and partnership structures, as well as being active in banking transactions. The team is also home to Johann Oosthuizen, who is notable in commercial property matters.
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Key clients
- Accenture Group
- Altamont Capital Partners
- ATN International, Inc.
- Bermuda Broadcasting Company Limited
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- National General Insurance Group
- Nordic Trustee ASA
- Seacrest Group
- The Carlyle Group Inc.
- VEON Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advised CC&L Bermuda Skyport Limited on its acquisition of a 49.9% interest in Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited.
- Advised Kohlberg Kravis Roberts on its acquisition of the remaining 37% stake in Bermuda insurance group, Global Atlantic.
- Advised VEON Ltd. on the sale of its Russian operations (PJSC VimpelCom).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Erik Gotfredsen, Ian Stone