Walkers
More informationWalkers is adept at handling cross-border M&A and other corporate transactions, advising clients including private equity houses and fintech companies on multi-jurisdictional deals, restructuring measures and investments, in addition to providing regulatory support. Leading the practice are managing partner Matt Sanders, an M&A and corporate structuring specialist, and Craig Cordle, who advises on the sale, acquisition and structuring of listed and private funds. Chris Hutley-Hurst is noted for his international tax practice, while senior counsel Jessica Robinson specialises in transactions involving trust companies. Kate Storey, acting as a consultant as of April 2023, handles insurance and funds matters.
Testimonials
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'The partners engaged have appropriate employment, regulatory and fund formation experience. On the particular assignment the engagement was great - attended meetings at our offices to understand our situation, delivered detailed specific advice in a timely fashion and updated and re-engaged accordingly.'
'Walkers is helping our company to set up in Guernsey. There are no precedents to the type of business in Guernsey, although there are many in the UK. Walkers has taken the time to understand how the UK business works, including how it is regulated, and then provided us with a pathway to achieve equivalent outcomes in Guernsey. This was not a straightforward task but it has been done efficiently and whilst keeping the billable hours low.'
'Chris Hutley-Hurst was recommended to us because he was involved in helping the local regulator organise and implement wide-ranging regulations. The relationship he has with them has enabled him to help us to navigate the submission of an application as a new applicant during the regulatory transition period.'
'Access to a wide range of skills in the firm; London and multi-jurisdictional experience; very practical approach; always accessible and proactive.'
'Craig Cordle takes a proactive and commercial approach, anticipating complexities and delivering solutions. His advice is clear, commercial and timely.'
'We were searching for local counsel in Guernsey, ideally a firm who could do so on a cost-effective basis. Chris Hutley-Hurst and his team were fantastic.'
'Even during the holiday period and despite other projects, the team members made themselves available and provided timely advice. Their costs were reasonable and transparent.'
'Chris Hutley-Hurst and Jessica Robinson were very good at providing swift and appropriate advice.'
Key clients
- Equitix AirTanker
- Toronto Dominion Bank
- Equitix Horizon
- Perwyn
- Platinum Equity Advisors
- 80 SÀRL
Work highlights
- Advised Equitix on its investment into the Hornsea One wind farm and the associated financing arrangements.
- Advised Toronto-Dominion Bank on the Guernsey aspects of their $1.3bn acquisition of Cowen.
- Advised on the establishment and regulation of a new credit card provider.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matt Sanders, Craig Cordle