Wakefield Quin‘s corporate department delivers a comprehensive legal service, with a strong focus on advising on the acquisition, financing, and development of commercial real estate projects, and the acquisition and disposal of businesses within Bermuda’s electronic communications industry. Erik Gotfredsen co-leads the practice, frequently acting for leading international banks, financial institutions, public companies and onshore firms on various corporate mandates. Fellow co-head Ian Stone has expertise in IPOs, public company matters, and capital markets transactions, while also providing governance services.
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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 Seacrest on its IPO and listing of shares on the Oslo Børs market and connected secured debt financing.
- Advised CC&L Bermuda Skyport Limited on its acquisition of a 49.9% interest in Bermuda Skyport Corporation Limited (the owner of the Bermuda International Airport) from Aecon Group Inc.
- Advised Aquadrill LLC on its sale to Seadrill Limited.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Erik Gotfredsen, Ian Stone