Middle East - United Arab Emirates

Walkers

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Walkers is well placed to advise clients on BVI, Cayman Island, Jersey, and Bermuda law. Daniel Wood oversees the practice, which includes banking and finance head Ciaran Bohnacker and Johanna Hendry, who are ‘outstanding’. The ’knowledgeable’ Tom Cochrane heads the investment funds and corporate group. Cate Barbour has ‘stellar knowledge of cross- border litigation.’ Luke Petith is the key name for insolvency, dispute resolution and restructuring. Nicholas Davies left the firm in 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Walkers stands out for its bench strength and knowledge of the market.'
  • ‘The Walkers team in Dubai is comprised of talented lawyers. Very responsive and commercial.’

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Key clients

  • GFH Financial Group
  • International Airfinance Corporation

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Work highlights

  • Represented MBFX, a forex and financial derivatives provider, in ongoing disputes with Von Der Heydt S.A.
  • Acted as legal counsel to Kitopi on its US$415 million Series C funding round.  

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