Walkers
Client SatisfactionWalkers 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.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘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.’
- ‘The team were very receptive, warm, and patient in understanding the issue at hand.’
- ‘The Dubai litigation team is highly regarded, excelling in all aspects of dispute resolution and cross-border disputes.’
- ‘Ciaran Bohnacker and Johanna Hendry are both outstanding and easy to deal with.’
- ‘Tom Cochrane is calm and knowledgeable. He always finds pragmatic solutions to problems.’
- ‘Cate Barbour is an excellent strategist and super responsive. She has stellar knowledge of cross-border litigation.’
- ‘Cate Barbour is an exceptional lawyer with an incredible work ethic.’
Key clients
- GFH Financial Group
- International Airfinance Corporation
- HSBC
- Gulf Capital
- SHUAA Capital psc
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- Emirates NBD
- Emirates Airlines
- Kitopi
- Sidra Capital
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.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Johanna Hendry
WalkersLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ciaran Bohnacker
WalkersNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tom Cochrane
WalkersLuke Petith
WalkersPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Wood, Ciaran Bohnacke, Tom Cochrane, Luke Petith