Jointly led by Erik Gotfredsen and Ian Stone, Wakefield Quin boasts strong capabilities in corporate, funds, insurance, and regulatory matters. Gotfredsen focuses on debt and equity offerings, while Stone handles IPOs, restructuring, and banking transactions. Johann Oosthuizen is versed in corporate finance, and Jemima Fearnside is well regarded in the technology sector.
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‘The team at Wakefield Quinn can handle a broad range of matters, including banking, M&A, property, and litigation.'
‘They are very knowledgeable.'
Key clients
- Accenture Group
- Altamont Capital Partners
- ATN International, Inc
- Bermuda Broadcasting Company Limited
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- National General Insurance Group
- Nordic Trustee ASA
- Seacrest Group
- The Carlyle Group Inc
- VEON Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Sonnedix Power Holdings Ltd on the refinancing of its EUR2.5 billion loan from Credit Agricole CIP.
Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank on the refinancing of $2.6 billion in letters of credit and term loan facilities in favour of McDermott International, Ltd.
Advised Nordic Trustee AS, as the bond trustee on a $315 million senior secured first lien Nordic bond issued by Shelf Drilling (North Sea), Holdings Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Erik Gotfredsen; Ian Stone
Other key lawyers
Johann Oosthuizen; Jemima Fearnside