Walkers is recognised as a market leader in offshore investment funds, advising across the full liquidity spectrum, from private equity and hedge funds to credit, real estate, venture capital and hybrid vehicles. The team benefits from a strong regulatory and risk advisory practice, providing seamless support on complex fund structures. Global managing partner Ingrid Pierce is highly regarded for guiding funds through distress in volatile markets, while Caroline Williams specialises in private equity and hedge funds, including secondary transactions. Melissa Lim and James Melen bring deep expertise in fund formation, with Tim Ludford-Thomas and Christine Ballantyne-Drewe advising on both open and closed-ended structures. Andrew Barker is noted for downstream transactions and IPO advice, Prasana . for unit trusts, and Bicrom Das for private fund lifecycle management.
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Practice head
Ingrid Pierce; Caroline Williams; Melissa Lim; James Melen; Tim Ludford-Thomas
Other key lawyers
Andrew Barker; Prasana; Christine Ballantyne-Drewe; Bicrom Das; Matt Bernardo; Ed Pearson