With ‘a deep bench strength in the fin-tech sector’, Walkers frequently assist clients with take privates, takeovers, tender offers, and amalgamations. Practice lead Natalie Neto advises on a range of Bermuda-based and international corporate mandates, especially M&A transactions for public and private companies. Neto is also particularly experienced in advising digital asset businesses. Sarah Demerling heads up the investment funds and (re)insurance practices, and has expertise in corporate restructurings, while the highly recommended Rachel Nightingale is active in private equity investments and M&A transactions.
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‘Walkers Bermuda has a deep bench strength in the fin-tech sector, not only for Bermuda, but for all the markets they serve. We have found that the Walkers team is easy to communicate with, provides work promptly, and is conscience of client expenditures and we find immense value in the quality of the work.’
‘Partners Natalie Neto and Rachel Nightingale are top performers that we are happy to have on our account. The team supporting them are also stars, giving high quality work in a timely manner.’
'The team we deal with at Walkers are THE leading firm in our industry/sector in Bermuda. They have a deep understanding of the regulatory framework in our sector and a thorough understanding of our business model and how it fits within the regulatory framework in which we must operate.'
'They are well regarded by our regulator and are often well represented at industry events in our space.'
'Natalie Neto and Rachel Nightingale are the two partners at Walkers that we interact with most. We rely heavily on their advice as our business continues to evolve in the digital asset space. They understand the challenges we face, they support us as we navigate changes to our product offerings, and they have always provided us with sound, well thought out advice.'
'I would highly recommend Natalie Neto, Rachel Nightingale, and the entire Walkers Global team to any organisation seeking to engage outside legal counsel.'
Key clients
- Activision Blizzard
- Ares Management Corporation
- Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited
- AVLA SA
- Axalta
- Bancolombia
- Borr Drilling
- Celanese
- Chevron
- Coinbase Global Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Coinbase Bermuda Services Limited in its successful Class F digital assets business license application under the Digital Asset business Act 2018 to the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
- Represented Aspen as Bermuda legal counsel in relation to their proposed listing of shares of the Bermuda insurance company on the NYSE.
- Represented Stonepeak Bermuda in relation to thier USD7.4bn acquisition of Textainer Group Holdings Limited by way of merger.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Natalie Neto
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rachel Nightingale
Practice head
Natalie Neto
Other key lawyers
Sarah Demerling; Rachel Nightingale