Walkers BVI is noted for its capabilities in asset-backed securities, Islamic finance, and collateralised bond offerings. Managing partner of the firm’s BVI office, Matthew Cowman is vastly experienced in commercial and acquisition finance, while Omonike Robinson-Pickering is knowledgeable in real estate finance. Lauren Williamson is proficient in corporate restructuring.
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‘Our major financial institution retained Walkers for a complex transaction involving significant regulatory issues and employment law matters, in addition to straight corporate and commercial work. We were very pleasantly surprised to find a BVI law firm that could integrate all of this advice, and do so within very tight timelines.’
‘Matthew Cowman led the Walkers team and was extremely effective. The level of service was comparable to (and at times even exceeded) what we might expect from a major law firm in London or New York.’
Key clients
- Apollo
- Arcos Dorados B.V.
- Blackrock Investment Management LLC
- BVI Government
- CIFI (Corporacion Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura, S.A.)
- Davidson Kempner Capital Management
- Goldman Sachs
- IFC (International Finance Corporation)
- J.P. Morgan
- Lumentum Holdings Inc.
- Pfizer
- Norwegian Cruise Lines
Work highlights
Represented data centre operator Digital Realty in the amendment, extension, and upsize of an existing USD 3.75 billion senior unsecured multi-currency global revolving credit facility to USD 4.2 billion.
Advised Arcos Dorados, the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee (holding exclusive rights across 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean), in its offering of USD 600 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior notes.
Represented CIFI (Corporacion Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura, S.A.) on USD 322.5 million (equivalent) financing to develop, build, and operate a gas-fired power plant in the Dominican Republic.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Omonike Robinson-Pickering
Practice head
Matthew Cowman
Other key lawyers
Omonike Robinson-Pickering; Lauren Williamson