Walkers is a leading Cayman Islands firm offering broad expertise across leveraged finance, syndicated lending, project finance, derivatives, and private credit transactions, with particular strength in the CLO market. James Burch co-leads the group and is recognised for his work in debt capital markets and structured finance, while Rob Jackson focuses on lender-side mandates in private equity and hedge fund financings. Joanne Ziegler brings extensive experience in structured finance, including securitisations, Sarah Humpleby leads on asset finance, especially aviation and maritime transactions, while Justin Hart advises on complex cross-border fund finance, syndicated facilities, and restructuring.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Great service and responsiveness; knowledgeable partners and associates.'
‘Sarah Humpleby is a terrific professional and knowledgeable about the substantive area.'
‘Responsive, commercial, and pragmatic advice.'
‘Sarah Humpleby - responsive, commercial, and pragmatic advice without skimping on detail.’
‘Sarah Humpleby's team is super responsive and commercial.'
'Sarah Humpleby is our go-to for all things aviation finance and leasing.’
'Service and resolution-oriented, easy to work with, responsive.'
Key clients
- Oaktree Capital Management
- Azorra Aviation
- Goldman Sachs Bank USA
- Barclays Bank Plc
- Pharmakon Advisors, LP
- Ripple Labs Inc.
- Citigroup
- Blue Owl
- Carlyle Aviation
- Platinum Equity
- SoftBank Group Corp
Work highlights
Representing Blackstone Alternative Credit Advisors LP on a USD 4.9 billion senior secured notes issuance and a mezzanine notes issuance to debt finance the acquisition of shares in Backhaul Network Services Inc.
Acting for Azorra Aviation in connection with approximately USD 1 billion in financing, including an unsecured notes issuance and term loan facility.
Representing Pharmakon Advisors, LP and its affiliated funds from a Cayman Islands law perspective in connection with a USD 646 million secured financing with Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Rob Jackson
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Justin Hart
Sarah Humpleby
Joanne Ziegler
Practice head
James Burch; Rob Jackson
Other key lawyers
Joanne Ziegler; Sarah Humpleby; Justin Hart; Hugh Anderson; Olga Sologub; Adeola Adeyemi