Conyers‘ corporate and commercial group is highly capable in complex cross-border transactions spanning all-stock combinations, corporate continuations, schemes of arrangement, and restructurings. Marcello Ausenda leads the corporate practice and places a focus on public companies; Guy Cooper specialises in shipping transactional and financing matters; Neil Henderson advises on fund establishments and investment vehicles; and Jennifer Panchaud leads on regulatory elements of large transactions.
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Testimonials
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- The team is made up of highly knowledgeable and experienced advisors with a strong eye for risk and a clear understanding of their clients' interests, enabling them to provide genuinely strategic advice. They are proactive and closely involved in landmark Bermuda cases, which is particularly valuable in a common law setting: it keeps them at the forefront of relevant legal developments and considerations, which they are then able to apply effectively to other clients' matters, delivering significant added value. The team also stands out for its strong internal collaboration and availability across various areas of expertise, with smooth, well-integrated cooperation between the different practice areas.
- I have been very impressed with Conyers Bermuda, and particularly Jennifer Panchaud. Their in-depth understanding of corporate processes and pragmatic solutions to achieve client goals really assisted us.
Key clients
- Carnival Corporation
- Vantage Drilling
- Meritus Trust Company Limited
- Valaris Limited
- Hansa Investment Company Limited
- Cushman and Wakefield
- AkzoNobel
- ShaMaran Petroleum Ltd
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Meritus Trust Company Limited in connection with the acquisition of Meritus by Opera Group Limited, a growing international fund, corporate, and fiduciary group.
Advised Valaris Limited on all aspects of Bermuda law in connection with its all-stock combination with Transocean Ltd.
Advised Vantage Dilling International Ltd, a Bermuda exempted company on the Euronext Growth Oslo, on its merger agreement with Eldorado Drilling AS.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Marcello Ausenda
Other key lawyers
Guy Cooper; Neil Henderson; Jennifer Panchaud