Noted for its expertise in sanctions-related advice, Walkers is geared to handle corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory filings with the Bermuda Monetary Authority. The team is co-led by Lucy Frew and Leonie Tear, and Tear is knowledgeable of compliance frameworks and transaction diligence. Rachel Nightingale is well-regarded in the FinTech sector and is informed in banking licenses, while Amelia Oatley handles corporate structuring. Natalie Neto is a strong choice for digital asset businesses and is skilled at establishing corporate vehicles.
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Work Department
Finance and Corporate
Position
Partner
Career
Natalie leads our Corporate Group in Bermuda and advises clients on a range of Bermuda-based and international corporate and regulatory matters.
Natalie advises on a very broad range of domestic and international corporate and regulatory matters. She is notable for her M&A experience, which includes takeovers, amalgamations, mergers and schemes of arrangement. She also advises on private equity investments, equity capital markets transactions, and banking and finance matters.
Natalie has received a Certified Director designation from the Institute of Directors and regularly advises clients in respect of directors' duties, corporate governance and regulatory matters including advising in connection with Bermuda's economic substance laws and more recently in respect of Bermuda's newly enacted corporate income tax regime.
Natalie co-leads the global fintech practice group and has significant experience advising fintech and digital asset businesses, asset managers and investors on all aspects of Bermuda's digital assets issuance and licensing framework which she was instrumental in building.
Languages
English
Memberships
Executive Committee Member and Chairman of the Regulatory Subcommittee – Institute of Directors, Bermuda Branch
Member of the Legal Focus Group of the Bermuda Business Development Committee (focused on legislative reform)
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Testimonials
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'The team is knowledgeable, diligent, and generally brings a commercial lens to their advice.'
'I found the broad depth of Walkers' practice allows them to draw on expertise across various elements of law.’
‘The Walkers Bermuda team is valuable in responsiveness and clarity, providing timely advice and clear communications. Additionally, their representation in the Bermuda courts has been both professional and credible.'
The team is generally responsive, extremely knowledgeable, and commercially astute.'
The team provides excellent client service with professionalism, quick responsiveness, and a strong ability to problem solve with creative solutions.’
‘They are a standout in the Bermuda market, particularly for digital assets, FinTech, and regulatory advisory work. The group is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and well-versed in navigating complex, cross-border matters under the DABA framework.'
Their strengths lie in delivering cohesive, partner-led service with a strong grasp of both legal substance and commercial context.'
‘Natalie Neto stands out as a trusted advisor with a deep command of Bermuda’s digital asset regulatory regime. She combines technical precision with a calm, solutions-oriented approach that clients deeply value, especially in novel or high-stakes matters.'
'Natalie Neto's ability to translate evolving legal frameworks into clear, actionable guidance is unmatched, and she brings strong commercial acumen to every engagement.'
'Natalie Neto is consistently responsive, thoughtful, and engaged, making her not only a leading figure in the Bermuda FinTech and regulatory space, but also a true partner to her clients.'
Key clients
- Apex Fund Services Ltd GRVT International Ltd Bancolombia BlockFi International Ltd Coinbase Global Inc Credora Intermediary Services Ltd Diamond Standard DigitalArray ISAC Ltd Jewel Bancorp Ltd PV01 Capital Markets Ltd Clear Blue Speciality Insurance Company
Work highlights
Advising Coinbase Global, Inc with respect to its Bermuda digital assets business licenses and assistance with its global regulatory strategy.