Recognised for its ‘responsiveness, commercial approach and dedication,’ Appleby is a trusted partner for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies globally, providing support on strategic growth and restructuring initiatives spanning single jurisdiction deals and complex multi-disciplinary transactions. Under the leadership of Brad Adderley, the team handles multi-jurisdictional M&A deals and corporate transactions for clients across various sectors, including the IT, insurance, energy and natural resources spaces. Tim Faries adds depth to the team with his extensive experience in advising on capital raisings and M&A. David Clark, a seasoned expert in M&A, banking, and project finance work, navigates cross-border challenges for international banking clients, while Matthew Ebbs-Brewer is head of the funds and investment team. Jerome Wilson oversees the team’s digital assets practice, specialising in cross-jurisdictional telecoms and asset-based acquisitions, and counsel Josephine Noddings stands out for her broad commercial expertise spanning insurance law, M&A, and joint ventures.

Fielding a team of seasoned professionals, Conyers‘ corporate and finance practice provides counsel on a wide spectrum of IPOs, M&A, insurance issues, securitisations and high-profile restructurings, acting for a variety of multinational corporations. With comprehensive expertise encompassing all facets of corporate work, including a strong emphasis on public company deals and corporate relocations, Marcello Ausenda leads the practice. Jennifer Panchaud spearheads the firm’s corporate reorganisation and securitisation work, offering guidance on transactions for local and exempted companies, while Chiara Nannini further bolsters the practice with her proficiency in debt and equity offerings, IPOs and private placements. Other key contacts at the firm include Edward Rance, a specialist in insolvencies and restructurings, and counsel David Stubbs who handles a wide array of corporate affairs, including insolvencies and bond issuances, as well as private placements.

The expansive corporate practice at Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited provides comprehensive guidance across a diverse array of areas, encompassing restructurings, M&A, financings and digital assets-based matters, with extensive experience in high-value, cross-border commercial transactions. Gavin Woods, an expert in corporate finance and structuring work, co-leads the practice with a particular emphasis on insurance matters, including licensing and regulatory issues. Fellow co-head Steven Rees Davies lends his expertise as a fintech and digital assets specialist, having played a pivotal role alongside the Bermuda government in crafting its regulatory framework, while co-head Matthew Grigg handles the entire spectrum of corporate and finance transactions across the banking, funds, and insurance sectors. The firm also fields a cadre of other notable contacts, including Charissa Ball, Michelle Falcucci and Max Tetlow, who are all highly proficient in various aspects of commercial and corporate law.

Wakefield Quin‘s corporate department delivers a comprehensive legal service, with a strong focus on advising on the acquisition, financing, and development of commercial real estate projects, and the acquisition and disposal of businesses within Bermuda’s electronic communications industry. Erik Gotfredsen co-leads the practice, frequently acting for leading international banks, financial institutions, public companies and onshore firms on various corporate mandates. Fellow co-head Ian Stone has expertise in IPOs, public company matters, and capital markets transactions, while also providing governance services.

Walkers‘ corporate and finance team is particularly active in the fintech arena, providing counsel to corporations on matters related to digital asset establishments, licensings and transactions. Natalie Neto, an expert in the fintech sphere, has an impressive track record in handling multi-billion-dollar transactions spanning a broad swathe of industries, and acts as practice head. Other notable contacts include Sarah Demerling, who is head of the investment funds group with expertise in investment services, and newly promoted partner Rachel Nightingale, who is a fintech specialist described as ‘professional in every aspect.’

The corporate and finance practice at ASW Law Limited has extensive experience in advising on major corporate finance transactions. Group head Neil Horner is a specialist in general corporate, M&A, funds, and finance law, and has a track record in managing multi-billion-dollar corporate transactions, while head of insolvency Kehinde George possesses specialised expertise in corporate restructurings and insolvency matters. Kim Willey handles high-value, cross-jurisdictional deals within the insurance sector, while Hanno Tolhurst focuses on general corporate and commercial law, with a notable portfolio of high-value transactions. Additional key contacts at the firm include senior counsel Nikhil Lawton-Misra and senior associate Sangheetaa Phary.