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Mr Jan Golaszewski
Work Department
Insolvency & Dispute Resolution
Position
Jan Golaszewski is a partner and head of Walkers’ London Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice, advising on Cayman Islands and BVI law matters.
He is recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 (who have named him a “Leading Individual”) and has 20 years’ experience in private practice as an onshore and offshore disputes lawyer in London, the Caribbean and Asia, specialising in multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation, arbitration and insolvency matters.
Jan advises bondholders, insolvency practitioners, financial institutions and directors on insolvencies, restructuring, shareholder disputes and complex litigation.
He has particular experience in interim protection for creditors and shareholders and has acted as an expert witness on Cayman Islands law in foreign court and arbitration proceedings.
Career
Prior to joining Walkers in 2023, Jan was a partner and the head of the Insolvency & Dispute Resolution practice of another offshore law firm in their Cayman Islands and London offices.
He trained and qualified with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in London and practised in their Hong Kong office before moving to offshore work, spending 13 years in the Cayman Islands and moving back to London in 2021.
Jan is a member of the International Bar Association, INSOL and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Lawyer Rankings
Foreign-based expertise > Leading firms
(Leading partners)London > Offshore firms in London > Offshore firms in London
The ‘dynamic’ and ‘unparalleled’ team at Walkers boasts a wealth of experience working with a strong roster of clients, including some of the largest global banks and financial institutions. Led by the ‘excellent’ Jack Boldarin , the firm leverages ‘unparalleled’ industry knowledge to deliver the ‘highest levels of client satisfaction’. Co-heads Hughie Wong and Tatziana Paraguacuto give clients ‘pragmatic’ advice regarding investment funds, with recent highlights including advising a litigation funding platform on matters of litigation and arbitration in areas of law ranging from antitrust to tort. Neil McDonald leads the firm’s corporate M&A practice while Mark Galazzi spearheads the firm’s banking law offering. Patrick Ormond heads up the insurance practice, which has recently been bolstered with specialist hires from Sidley Austin LLP. The firm is supported by Fraser Hern and Jan Golaszewski, who lead the insolvency and restructuring practice and the dispute resolution offering, respectively. Other key figures include Sara Hall, who is highly recommended for her expertise in regulatory matters.