Kevin Taylor
WalkersHigh-value and complex cross-border cases concerning insolvency, insurance, trusts, and commercial disputes form the dispute resolution offering at Walkers. Managing partner Kevin Taylor solely leads the practice following the departure of previous co-head Peter Dunlop. Taylor regularly appears before the Supreme Court of Bermuda and the Bermuda Court of Appeal, with notable expertise in contentious liquidation proceedings and shareholder disputes, as well as issues relating to corporate governance. Steven White leads the trusts disputes team and regularly undertakes cases with multi-jurisdictional elements, providing ‘advice of exceptional quality’. Hannah Tildesley joined the team from Appleby at the beginning of 2024, boosting the practice’s banking and funds litigation offering.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong connections and cases with Hong Kong and mainland China. Have built up their Dispute Resolution team with additional Partners. Appropriate levels of staff and resourcing compared to other firms.’
‘Kevin Taylor is very responsive and is solution-driven.’
‘Walkers excel in their ability to communicate and provide prompt responses regarding complex and sophisticated matters, summarising facts while advising thoroughly of the risks involved in different paths available. Walkers’ professionalism, legal knowledge and expertise is outstanding as they understand our legal needs, while providing effective advice and representation.'
- 'Walkers provide excellent client service with professionalism, quick responsiveness and strong ability to problem solving with creative solutions. Walkers continue to strive to provide the best representation to every client.'
'Kevin Taylor, Steven White and senior counsel John Mc Sweeney are outstanding in providing expert advice on complex insolvency and contentious matters, particularly with respect to this ever-evolving business sector. They have assisted us greatly this year by drawing on their broad knowledge of Bermudian law as well as bespoke expertise in Bermudian digital assets.'
- 'Steven White is highly skilled and experienced and has provided advice of exceptional quality. Steven is both responsive and agile in his problem solving. He is a great ambassador for Walkers. Most notable is his ability to analyse and reach compelling advice with relative ease.'
- 'John McSweeney is very professional and personable as well as very easy to work with and has a wealth of experience and technical ability in the Bermudian insolvency field.'
- 'Kevin Taylor is highly client oriented, well connected with peers as well as highly regarded by all other attorneys. His professional experience resonates, and he has been faultless throughout our engagement.’
Key clients
- Credit Suisse Life
- Grant Thornton Limited
- Athene Holding Ltd
- CITGO Petroleum Corporation
- Clear Blue Speciality Insurance
- Una Jun et al
- Deloitte Advisory Hong Kong
- EY Ltd
- Alvarez & Marsal Asia Ltd
- GoldenTree Asset Management Lip
- Cross Over Creditor Group
- BMK Resources Ltd
- Chosen Investments Ltd
- Damien Murphy and Julian Murphy as joint liquidators of GTLK Europe Designated Activity Company
Work highlights
- Represented CSLB in the appeal of a damages judgment in the sum of USD607m to Bidzina Ivanishvili after the Chief Justice ruled in March 2022 that CSLB had turned a blind eye to convicted fraudster Patric Lescaudron's misuse of Mr Ivanishvili's money.
- Acting for Margot McInnis, Andrew Howie, and Carmel King of Grant Toronto as the joint provision liquidators of Bittrex Global Ltd, which petitioned for its own winding up in March 2024 on a just and equitable basis.
- Acting for Athene Holding Ltd in proceedings in the Supreme Court of Bermuda against former directors and officers of the company based on allegations of breaches of confidence and fiduciary duties.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Steven White
WalkersNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Hannah Tildesley
WalkersPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kevin Taylor