Ms Jessica Robinson > Walkers > St Peter Port, Guernsey > Lawyer Profile
Walkers Offices
12-14 NEW STREET
ST PETER PORT
GY1 2PF
Guernsey
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Ms Jessica Robinson
Work Department
Investment Funds, Insurance & Corporate
Position
Jessica Robinson is a senior counsel based in Walkers’ Guernsey office, specialising in advising on M&A transactions, corporate restructurings and corporate finance matters.
Her experience includes M&A transactions involving regulated trust company service providers, as well as a major Middle East acquisition for Amazon.com Inc.
Jessica has worked in Walkers’ BVI, Guernsey and Jersey offices, and advises on BVI, Cayman and Guernsey law.
Prior to moving offshore, she practised in the London office of a major international firm for five years, during which time she completed two secondments with major banking clients. Jessica also completed another secondment with a major international bank in Jersey, providing training and designing and implementing robust internal legal procedures.
Jessica speaks French.
Career
Prior to joining Walkers, Jessica worked for five years in the corporate department of Dentons in London, specialising in mergers and acquisitions.
While at Dentons she was seconded to the legal team of the General Counsel at Virgin Money, and to Citibank, providing assistance on general legal matters as well as larger structured finance projects.
Lawyer Rankings
Guernsey > Corporate and M&A
(Rising stars)Walkers is adept at handling cross-border M&A and other corporate transactions, advising clients including private equity houses and fintech companies on multi-jurisdictional deals, restructuring measures and investments, in addition to providing regulatory support. Leading the practice are managing partner Matt Sanders, an M&A and corporate structuring specialist, and Craig Cordle, who advises on the sale, acquisition and structuring of listed and private funds. Chris Hutley-Hurst is noted for his international tax practice, while senior counsel Jessica Robinson specialises in transactions involving trust companies. Kate Storey, acting as a consultant as of April 2023, handles insurance and funds matters.
Guernsey > Insurance
Walkers‘ insurance team advises on the spectrum of Guernsey insurance law issues, assisting clients with the establishment of a range of insurance structures, including captives and protected cell companies, while also supporting with insurance-related M&A. Leading the practice is consultant Kate Storey, who advises clients on the establishment and operation of insurance companies, governance and regulatory issues, and alternative risk transfer transactions. Senior counsel Jessica Robinson focuses her practice on corporate transactions and is also able to assist with restructuring measures.