Wakefield Quin’s recent caseload encompasses the establishment of investment funds, cross-border restructuring, and IPOs. The practice is jointly led by Erik Gotfredsen and Ian Stone, and Gotfredsen is knowledgeable of debt and equity offerings, as well as secured lending. Stone is well-versed in capital markets transactions, Johann Oosthuizen handles security transactions, and Jemima Fearnside is informed in asset-backed security investments.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are a very collaborative, transparent, and bring a business mindset to their legal advice and undertakings for their clients.'
- 'My primary partner and key advisor in recent transactions has been Erik Gotfredsen. Erik was key in the M&A and guided us through the financing details.'
- 'Erik Gotfredsen is an absolute star. Highly intelligent, pragmatic, calming, and innovative. He possesses a deep knowledge of Bermuda corporate law, and I would not consider going elsewhere for my corporate needs.'
Key clients
- Accenture Group
- Altamont Capital Partners
- ATN International, Inc
- Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- National General Insurance Group
- Nordic Trustee ASA
- Seacrest Group
- The Carlyle Group Inc
- The Loren Group
- VEON Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Value Retail Investors, the group that controlled Bicester Village, on its sale to the luxury market investor L Catterton.
Advised The Loren Group, a collection of luxury hotels, residences, and restaurants on its acquisition of the Elbow Beach Hotel and Fritholme Garden Residences in Bermuda.
Advised VEON in relation to its business combination with Cohen Circle, which will result in a Nasdaq listing of Kyivstar, the leading digital operator in Ukraine.
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Practice head
Erik Gotfredsen; Ian Stone
Other key lawyers
Johann Oosthuizen; Jemima Fearnside