Walkers is geared to handle the full spectrum of asset financing, debt capital markets, and financial regulatory matters. The practice is jointly led by Adam Bathgate and Nathalie West, and Bathgate is skilled at note issuances and capital raises. West is highly proficient in debt finance, Joe Williams is skilled at banking transactions, and Korin Knights is versed in structured finance. Other key team members include Malacia Madden, who is often engaged in secured bilateral and syndicated lending in the insurance sector.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
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Testimonials
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- 'Malacia Madden is such a knowledgeable, helpful, and approachable person. She never makes you feel like you are asking stupid questions, which sometimes you are. I love working with her; she is a joy, and she makes my life much easier.'
- 'Malacia Madden is a very diligent and responsive lawyer - we worked with Malacia as lead counsel, and from a Bermuda law local counsel perspective, the transaction was seamless.'
Key clients
- Apex Group Ltd
- Algoma Central Corporation
Work highlights
Acting for Norwegian Cruise Lines on its offering of USD 1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of its 6.750% senior notes due 2032 and the simultaneous USD 1.7 billion refinancing of its senior secured credit facility.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Nathalie West
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Korin Knights
Malacia Madden
Practice head
Adam Bathgate; Nathalie West
Other key lawyers
Joe Williams; Korin Knights; Malacia Madden