Fielding the largest insolvency and dispute resolution practice in the Cayman Islands and with offices in 10 jurisdictions, Walkers stands out in the market for the ‘consistent and impeccable quality of the teams in each location’, which routinely represents clients in complex dispute resolution including asset recovery, restructuring and insolvency matters. Spearheaded by cross-border restructuring expert Neil Lupton and specialist in corporate recovery Matthew Goucke, the team regularly handles high-profile restructurings, trust litigation and multi-jurisdictional liquidations. International commercial disputes and arbitrations specialist Nick Dunne regularly handles high-value cross-border cases before the Grand Court and the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal, while Shelley White is a ’highly persuasive advocate’ who specialises in complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. Rupert Bell’s capabilities are concentrated on high-profile and cross-border insolvency cases, as well as fraud and asset tracing matters, while Barnaby Gowrie is a key player in international contentious restructuring work. Peter Kendall is recommended for cross-border insolvency mandates, while Fiona MacAdam focuses on debt restructuring matters. Siobhan Sheridan is the key name at associate level.

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Testimonials

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‘I highly recommend Walkers. With a team of seasoned partners, the firm offers unparalleled expertise, ensuring comprehensive and top-tier assistance. Their responsiveness and prompt communication showcases their dedication to client needs.'
'The Walkers team represent the benchmark for the industry and stand toe-to-toe with others. They have an excellent partner group lead by Neil Lupton who is part of a rarefied class of practitioner and as a team go the extra distance for the client.'
‘Fantastic and detailed knowledge of Cayman Islands law and, in particular, in the person of Nick Dunne, the lead partner, experience combined with fabulous judgement. Incredibly hard-working team at every level.’
'Walkers provides strategic commercial insights and aligns legal strategies with the ultimate objectives. This approach, combined with their commitment to tailored engagement staffing, provides personalised and effective solutions.’
‘I have worked for many years with Rupert Bell. Rupert’s exceptional combination of thorough and prompt advice makes him an invaluable asset. His deep understanding of the legal landscape, coupled with his commitment to delivering comprehensive guidance, ensures accurate and well-rounded advice. Rupert’s responsiveness is truly commendable, as he consistently provides timely advice without compromising on quality.'
‘Walkers are a dream to work with. They are responsive, highly knowledgeable, and will fight hard for the client.’
‘Nick Dunne is the man you want beside you in a war. Even in the most difficult and complex cases, he always keeps his cool and gets on with the job.’
‘A wonderfully broad team with deep experience across the full gamut of the offshore world. Focusing on their client's needs enables the firm to offer tailor-made teams appropriate for the specifics of any matter.’

Key clients

Alvarez & Marsal (Cayman Islands) Limited
Apollo Management International LLP
Asia Cement Corporation
Credit Suisse AG
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deutsche Bank (Luxembourg) S.A.
Herald Fund SPC
FFP (Cayman) Limited
FTI Consulting (Cayman) Ltd.
FTX Trading Ltd. and 101 affiliated debtors
Grant Thornton Specialist Services (Cayman) Limited
The LATAM Airlines group
Maso Capital Investments Limited
PwC Corporate Finance & Recovery (Cayman) Limited
R&H Restructuring (Cayman) Ltd.
Teneo (Cayman) Limited

Work highlights

Acted for LATAM Airlines group on its restructuring.
Acted as Cayman and BVI legal counsel to FTX Trading Ltd and 101 affiliated debtors.
Acted as Cayman Islands legal counsel to Oriente Group Limited in respect of its successful petition for the appointment of its restructuring officers.