Walkers acts for a strong portfolio of leading corporations across diverse industry sectors, with corporate and M&A work as a core strength. Rob Jackson advises on share acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, and IPOs, co-leading the practice with Caroline Williams. Hugh Anderson specialises in hedge fund finance, while Andrew Barker advises investment managers and private equity sponsors on fund structuring, formation, and downstream transactions. Justin Hart works with multinationals and private equity portfolio companies on corporate and commercial matters.
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Key clients
- AnHeart Therapeutics Ltd
- Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co
- Aquiline Capital Partners
- Carlyle
- General Atlantic
- Genmab A/S
- Kodiak Robotics
- Oaktree Capital Management, L.P
- Penguin Solutions
- Ripple Labs Inc
- Seyond Holdings Ltd
- SoftBank Group Corp
Work highlights
Representing Kodiak Robotics, a leading provider of AI-powered autonomous vehicle technology, in connection with its business combination with SPAC Ares Acquisition Corporation II.
Acting as Cayman Islands counsel to Seyond Holdings Ltd, a global leader in producing automotive-grade LiDAR solutions, in its business combination agreement with Techstar Acquisition Corporation.
Representing Ripple Labs Inc on its acquisition of Hidden Road, a leading multi-asset prime brokerage firm.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Andrew Barker
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
James Murrie
Practice head
Rob Jackson; Caroline Williams
Other key lawyers
Hugh Anderson; Andrew Barker; Justin Hart; Jason Allison; Christopher Brett-Young; James Murrie