With a ‘solution-focused mindset’, Conyers’ corporate practice continues to advise on some of the most complex M&A and corporate transactions in the jurisdiction, spanning the engineering, technology, telecoms, energy and healthcare sectors. Highly regarded for his wide-ranging experience in all aspects of corporate and commercial law, Robert Briant heads up the practice and has notable expertise in M&A, joint ventures and investment vehicles. Other key figures within the team include the ‘exceptional’ Anton Goldstein and Rachael Pape, who are noted for their transactional capabilities. Counsel Nicholas Kuria is a highly experienced practitioner whose corporate practice sees him acting for a variety of clients.

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Testimonials

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‘The Conyers team is a trusted adviser that brings a solution-focused mindset. They are extremely responsive and we always know things will be done correctly and efficiently.’
‘Responsiveness and partnership mindset.’
‘They were available 24/7, they were supportive to us in different jurisdictions, and they always responded on time.’
‘They assisted us in a complex reorganisation involving different jurisdictions. Counsel Nicholas Kuria was particularly versatile, understood the structure very quickly, and was quick to answer all our queries. He is a great lawyer.’
‘Fast turn around times, good availability of partners and great to work with.’
‘Rachael Pape, Partner - Very client friendly and responsive. Easy to deal with.’
‘The team at Conyers make it their primary focus to fully understand client needs, are very driven and will always meet client deadlines.’
‘Anton Goldstein and Rachael Pape are exceptional lawyers, and have a deep rooted understanding of the business, that means they can deliver tailored advice at short notice when required. They are incredibly reliable.’

Key clients

All Year Holdings
Finaro
Kinross Gold Corporation
Flare Network Limited
GlobalLogic Inc.
The Flexi Group Ltd.
OSM Maritime Group AS
B2Gold Corp.
Baker Hughes Company
BTG Pactual SA
Iluka Resources Ltd
Seven Seas Water Group

Work highlights

Acted as BVI counsel to All Year Holdings Limited in relation to its $1.6bn restructuring involving real estate in New York including The William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn.
Acted as BVI counsel to Kinross Gold Corporation in relation to the $225m sale of the Chirano mine in Ghana to Asante Gold Corporation.
Acted as BVI counsel to Finaro in relation to its $575m acquisition by US fintech company Shift4.