Fielding one of the largest teams in the jurisdiction, Maples Group‘s sizeable practice advises on a wide array of big-ticket deals for a host of TMT, energy, healthcare, and investment management companies. Practice chair Matthew Gardner is a highly experienced practitioner whose wide-ranging corporate capabilities encompass public and private M&A, joint ventures, and restructurings. Dual-qualified (Cayman and BVI) Kieran Walsh co-heads the firm’s Latin America practice group, where he advises on multi-billion-dollar inbound and outbound transactions, particularly in the banking sector. Suzanne Correy, who is another key member of the Latam group, is noted for her capabilities in high-value cross-border M&A and de-SPAC transactions, most recently in the renewable energy space. Michael Johns is especially noted for his SPAC expertise, while Daniel Lee‘s corporate capabilities are keenly concentrated on public takeovers and private equity transactions. Shari Seymour and Sophia Scott, noted for their respective focus on investment fund and Latam matters, also come recommended.

Reputed for its ‘responsive and user-friendly’ manner, Mourant is regularly instructed by a sterling roster of commercial banks, financial services providers, and technology companies on high-value acquisitions, divestitures, and de-SPAC combinations. Corporate and finance head Hayden Isbister‘s ‘calm and measured‘ approach underpins the team’s strong reputation among clients, particularly on private equity downstream and financing transactions. Neal Lomax is a key port of call for the firm’s multinational corporate and international banking clientele, which turn to him for his capabilities in multi-billion-dollar corporate deals, most recently in the industrials space. The ‘hugely experienced‘ Ramesh Maharaj is praised by clients for his wide-ranging expertise, encompassing PE transactions, combinations and restructurings. Catherine Pham anchors the Cayman office’s Canadian desk and fintech group, while Alex Last is recommended for his knowledge of fund finance deals.

Ogier‘s corporate and commercial practice is particularly strong in the start-up arena, where its engaged on a stellar array of technology, fintech and software M&A and de-SPAC transactions. The team is headed up by Bradley Kruger, a highly experienced adviser whose far-reaching corporate and commercial expertise encompasses PE-driven transactions and blockchain matters. Many of the firm’s key banking and investment fund clients turn to Angus Davison for his capabilities in the full gamut of corporate and finance work, ranging from SPAC IPOs and de-SPAC transactions to cross-border M&A. James Heinicke is noted for his experience in corporate restructurings and recovery work, while global Latam head Giorgio Subiotto‘s recent highlights include funding transactions in the crypto and private banking sectors. Cynthia Anandajayasekeram advises on a significant volume of public and private M&A, most recently for fast-growth clients in the cybersecurity and electronics spaces. Senior associate Michael Robinson is also recommended.

Walkers‘ sizeable cross-practice team is engaged by a varied roster of asset managers, technology companies, payment service providers, advertisers and consumer goods conglomerates, which turn to the team for its capabilities in high-value de-SPAC and M&A transactions. Tim Buckley‘s recent highlights include multi-billion-dollar business combinations in the biotech sector, while Rob Jackson has most recently advised on high-profile corporate restructuring proceedings for major aviation companies. In addition to her role as the firm’s global management partner, Ingrid Pierce is noted for her investment funds practice, where she advises leading asset managers, banks, and trust companies on a host of corporate and commercial matters. David Collins focuses chiefly on corporate finance transactions, while Hugh Anderson‘s recent highlights include big-ticket private equity driven deals. Other key names to note at practice management level include Caroline Williams, a specialist in the sale and purchase of portfolio investments, as well as secondary transactions. Justin Hart and Bicrom Das are recommended for fund finance transactions. Paige Gaston-Thiery has left the practice.

Steered by corporate finance and PE specialist Simon Raftopoulos and structured finance head Benjamin Woolf, Appleby‘s cross-disciplinary corporate and finance team works with a mix of institutional sponsors, public companies, and technology start-ups on a host of transactions. Caroline Barton – group head of both the banking and asset finance, and transport and logistics teams – advises widely on buyer-side transactions, while Jacob MacAdam is especially well-regarded for his corporate finance and regulatory expertise. Counsel Dean Bennett co-heads the global SPACs group, while Liesl Richter focuses on CLO transactions.

Campbells is regularly engaged by various fintech, proptech, insurance, and e-commerce companies for assistance with the full scope of transactional and advisory work. Practice head Alan Craig is a seasoned cross-border M&A adviser, while Simon Thomas specialises in venture capital related matters. Richard Spencer works with a mix of technology companies – both emerging and established – on a range of corporate and commercial matters, while the ‘tremendous‘ Charlie Pywell notably focuses on multi-jurisdictional deals and capital markets transactions. Damien Magee draws superlative praise from clients for his ‘proactive commercial approach‘ on M&A, joint ventures, and restructurings. Senior associate Kristy-Anne Leith is recommended for private M&A and joint ventures.

Fielding a sizeable team and robust global network, Conyers is noted for its capabilities in big-ticket M&A, de-SPAC transactions, and corporate restructurings. The group’s cross-border capabilities are most keenly concentrated on Latin American markets, where Nicholas Pattman advises a range of Brazilian companies in particular. Matthew Stocker, who heads up the corporate practice, has most recently advised on big-ticket transactions in the pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and automotive sectors. The highly experienced Cora Miller and SPAC specialist Alex Davies are also recommended.

Able to draw on its collaborative ties with the firm’s Hong Kong office, Harneys is well-placed to advise on a host of big-ticket, cross-border transactions including M&A deals, SPACs, and private equity driven matters. The practice is jointly steered by Christopher Hall, an expert in hedge and private equity fund establishment, and Matt Taber, a seasoned M&A adviser who specialises in fund and subscription finance work. James Smith, who was promoted to partner in January 2022, is noted for his capabilities in Latam projects. At the senior associate level, Aleksandra Krawcewicz is also noted.

A broad spectrum of corporate clients turn to Bedell Cristin‘s cross-disciplinary practice for assistance in various corporate and commercial matters. Joss Morris is a seasoned adviser whose recent engagements include transactions in the pharmaceuticals, energy and crypto sectors. Stephen Nelson is noted for his capabilities in a wide range of corporate transactions and CIMA negotiations, while associate Kimberly Wood, who joined from Maples Group in November 2021, is also recommended.

Carey Olsen’s ‘deep experience and practicality’ in corporate matters makes it a strong choice for a number of early-stage and established companies seeking assistance with high-value transactions. The practice is jointly led by investment funds specialists Nick Bullmore and Jarrod Farley; aviation finance expert Richard Munden, and the ‘highly recommended‘ Alistair Russell, an experienced adviser who draws superlative praise from clients. Counsel Dylan Wiltermuth is recommended for his capabilities in financial services and energy sector deals.

Collas Crill‘s corporate, finance, and funds team has made a number of new associate-level hires, most notably senior associate Jo Hossack – an ESG specialist who joined the team from Foot Anstey in April 2022. Practice head Alan de Saram is recommended for his far-reaching capabilities in commercial transactions and fintech matters, while Natalie Bell is a key contact for the firm’s investment fund clients, who turn to her for her expertise in structuring, formation and corporate governance work.