The Offshore Angle: An Expert's Perspective

In this edition of Vannin Capital's In Conversation Series, London Managing Director, Rosemary Ioannou discusses the development of third party funding in offshore financial centres with John O'Driscoll, partner at Walkers in London.

Rosemary Ioannou (RI): Walkers London office performs a unique function as a firm in the UK. What is the focus of your practice in the UK?

John O'Driscoll (JO): A little bit about Walkers, we are a leading offshore firm with offices in ten jurisdictions including London. We practice the laws of BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Jersey, Ireland and Bermuda (where we operate as Taylors in association with Walkers).

The London market is a very important market for the firm. Our office in London was established in 2001 to provide time zone sensitive advice to our European based clients requiring BVI and Cayman law advice. Since 2001 we have had corporate, finance and funds capability in London. About six years ago, we saw an opportunity to set up