Described as ‘market leaders in listed funds,’ Walkers acts for a number of funds and corporates in relation to IPOs and delistings, with additional expertise in the issuance of notes. Craig Cordle leads the team, offering experience in TISE listings, SPAC structuring and matters pertaining to the daily operation of listed funds. Matt Sanders augments the group’s listed funds experience, and is also a key contact for public M&A. Jessica Robinson is able to advise on capital markets transactions with BVI and Cayman law aspects.
Testimonials
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‘They are market leaders in listed funds, with great experience.’
‘Craig Cordle's knowledge of the London listed fund market is second to none, given he worked in London for many years.’
‘Very well versed in all Guernsey fund structuring matters.’
‘Craig Cordle is a very experienced partner, operating at the highest level in London and in Guernsey.’
‘Great team, very responsive and knowledgeable in the sector.’
Key clients
- Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited
- Custodian Property Income REIT plc
- Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd
- Tetragon Financial Group Limited
- Chrysalis Investments Limited
- The Flight and Partners Recovery Fund Limited
- Strawberry Star Real Estate PCC Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited in respect of its aborted transaction involving the sale of a catalogue of music and music rights for $465m, a share buyback programme of up to $180m and repayment of $250m drawn under the company's revolving credit facility.
- Advised Zensho Holdings Co., Ltd on the Guernsey aspects of the acquisition of the Snowfox Group, which owns the Yo! Sushi and Bento restaurant chains.
- Advised Tetragon on two of its offers on the London Stock Exchange by way of a modified Dutch auction tender offer for up to $25m (March tender) and $35m (November tender) of its non-voting shares.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Craig Cordle