Walkers
More informationWalkers‘ cross-Channel Island banking and finance practice offers support to lenders and borrowers involved in real estate and asset financing, with a wealth of experience advising on transactions concerning aircraft. Fund financing is a further area of expertise, with practice co-head Zoë Hallam advising lenders on NAV and hybrid facilities. Hallam's counterpart Kim Paiva is noted for her real estate, acquisition and asset financing practice. Senior counsel Alex Wickens advises on real estate deals, with special expertise in deals which require Islamic finance structures. The arrivals of associates Tiny Musesengwa, from a trust company, and Kgotso Matjila, from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr, in April and August 2022, respectively, has further added to the team’s strengths.
Testimonials
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'The individual team members are very prompt in their responses and a pleasure to deal with. Kim Paiva is the go-to person for any technical queries on the matters of Guernsey aviation law and practice relating to the operation of the Guernsey aircraft registry.'
'An extremely responsive, partner-led service. Willing to go the extra mile to get a transaction over the line, even with very tight time pressures. As lead counsel on many transactions where we work with Walkers Guernsey, this makes our job much easier too, knowing that the Guernsey aspects are fully under control!'
'Alex Wickens is our "go-to" counsel for all offshore Guernsey law matters. He takes a commercial approach to transactions and offers proactive solutions to complex issues as they arise.'
'Kim Paiva is very accessible and commercial. In my previous dealings with other firms in Guernsey I have struggled with responsiveness, non-commercial advice and difficulty in getting out a product that is useful to my client. Kim, however, is the opposite of this and working with her and her team is always a positive experience.'
'Lovely and personable team, which respond quickly and with practical solutions.'
'Kim Paiva is extremely capable and helpful and willing to go the extra mile.'
'We really enjoy working with the team in Guernsey. They are quick to provide advice and deliver documentation. They are commercial and proactive. They are my preferred firm in Guernsey for support work on transactions. They also stick to their fee quotes unless the scope of work changes, which is much appreciated.'
‘Kim Paiva and Alex Wickens are both excellent to work with. They are responsive and fast and very pleasant to deal with.’
Key clients
- Investec Bank
- Rocket Properties
- Falko Regional Aircraft Limited
- Equitix
- ACIA Aero
- Nordic Aviation Capital
Work highlights
- Advised Investec Bank on the Guernsey aspects relevant to a master facilities agreement with ACIA Aero Leasing APAC.
- Advised the Equitix group of companies on the financing of, and the acquisition of a further stake in, the 1200MW offshore wind farm Hornsea 1.
- Assisted Falko Regional Aircraft with the registration of three Embraer ERJ190-100LR aircraft on the Guernsey Aircraft Register (2-REG) in connection with mortgages in place between Wells Fargo Trust Company, National Association (as mortgagor) and Wilmington Trust Company (as mortgagee).
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Zoë Hallam, Kim Paiva