Walkers’ is renowned for handling complex, precedent-setting, and cross-border cases, with a particular focus on contentious and non-contentious insolvencies, distressed situations, and restructurings. The firm has played a pivotal role in shaping Cayman litigation and insolvency law and is experienced in winding up offshore vehicles, including retail banks, insurers, and investment funds. Practice co-heads Neil Lupton and Matthew Goucke are leading figures in cross-border restructurings, liquidations, and high-value commercial disputes, while Shelley White is recognised for complex litigation, fraud, and asset recovery work. Rupert Bell handles major matters for institutional and high-profile clients and Siobhan Sheridan brings expertise in multi-jurisdictional restructurings of Cayman companies and partnerships.
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Testimonials
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‘I have principally worked with Nick Dunne and his team in Cayman. Nick is an excellent offshore lawyer. He is highly responsive, technically strong, has very good judgment of an argument, and a feel for what will and won't work in the local environment. He is also extremely personable and a joy to work with.’
‘A high-powered, extremely experienced, and supremely thorough complex litigation team.'
‘Nick Dunne is in complete control of his cases, a pleasure to work with and for. A gifted tactician, he was exceptional at managing his team, deploying the right resources at the right time, working with counsel, and navigating when and how to present or concede issues to maximum advantage.'
- 'Daisy Boulter is a truly terrific lawyer. Total recall on minute detail spanning thousands of documents and hundreds of hours of evidence. Quite extraordinary.'
‘One of the go-to firms for Cayman Islands law with a vast array of experience across all sectors and legal areas. Extremely knowledgeable and responsive teams, well-resourced and talented across jurisdictions, allowing 24/7 seamless service.’
‘Peter Kendall has a very experienced and pragmatic approach to dealing with client issues and can feel confident you're getting the right answer when speaking to him.'
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal
- ATP III GP, Ltd
- Asia Cement Corporation
- BT Global Investments
- Fitch Ratings Inc
- Mashreqbank PJSC
- Maso Capital (Partners) Limited
- MENA Energy Services Holdings Limited
- Brooge Energy Limited
- Penguin Solutions, Inc.
- S&P Global, Inc.
- Standard & Poor's International
Work highlights
Represented the Joint Official Liquidators of nine Saad entities, including Saad Investments Company Limited and Singularis Holdings Limited on successful outcomes in six liquidation applications for the Official Liquidators.
Represented the Principal Liquidators of Herald Fund SPC (In Official Liquidation) on a judgment granting a contested remuneration application, now a key authority for Cayman insolvency practitioners and already cited in a subsequent decision.
Represented approximately 200 Britannia Owners in a landmark Privy Council case against the DART group over golf and beach access rights.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Neil Lupton
Shelley White
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rupert Bell
Fiona MacAdam
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Daisy Boulter
Siobhan Sheridan
Practice head
Neil Lupton; Matthew Goucke
Other key lawyers
Shelley White; Rupert Bell; Siobhan Sheridan; Barnaby Gowrie; Nick Dunne; Fiona MacAdam; Peter Kendall