Walkers
More informationWalkers makes use of its international network to advise on cross-border funds transactions, while also assisting with changes to the funds regulatory regime in Guernsey. Matt Sanders and Craig Cordle lead the team in tandem, both advising on the structuring and restructuring of investment funds. Chris Hutley-Hurst, who made partner in July 2022, advises on the foundation of private equity and listed funds, while associate Angela Proctor predominantly assists funds in the real estate and energy sectors.
Testimonials
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'Global brand and great strength in depth combined with an excellent local practice of first rate individuals covering all major areas of law applicable to financial services businesses.'
'Chris Hutley-Hurst stands out because he has a background of working in the City of London as a tax lawyer and no-one else in Guernsey has that strength. Craig Cordle also has experience working in the City of London with a specialism as a closed-ended listed funds lawyer - again, his experience as lead counsel on LSE-listed funds is second to none in Guernsey.'
'Matt Sanders is a very experienced offshore lawyer with a very strong intellectual understanding of the investment funds sector.'
'Full service firm with a complete coverage of the IFCs and equipped with lawyers with a London and multi-jurisdictional experience delivering solutions in a pragmatic way and at reasonable rates.'
'User-friendly, practical, proactive, supportive, accessible and managing cases with transparent billing and much creativity.'
'Craig Cordle takes a proactive and commercial approach, anticipating complexities and delivering solutions. His advice is clear, commercial and timely.'
Key clients
- Equitix Fund 6
- Longship Fund III
- Strawberry Star
- Sackville JV
- Tetragon Financial Group Limited
- EEA Life Settlements Fund PCC Limited
- CIP Merchant Capital Limited
- Global MENA Financial Assets Limited
- Canaima
- Equitix Fund 7
- Blue Night Investment Consult Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised Wimpole Crescent on the establishment of its first fund in Guernsey and £80m fundraising.
- Advised asset manager Equitix on the establishment of its seventh fund in Guernsey.
- Advised EEA Life Settlements on its $100m scheme of arrangement and associated listing of a new fund on the London Stock Exchange.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matt Sanders, Craig Cordle