Conyers is geared to handle a broad range of commercial matters across the BVI, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, with practitioners based in the UK, Hong Kong, and Singapore. London-based Nicholas Pattman is versed in a broad range of corporate and finance matters, with a particular focus on capital markets transactions. In Hong Kong, Christopher Bickley and Richard Hall are experienced corporate finance practitioners, while Norman Hau brings dispute resolution and restructuring expertise to the practice. In Singapore, Preetha Pillai advises on a variety of corporate and securities matters, while Anna Lin specialises in cross-border liquidations, restructuring, and corporate disputes.
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- Profound industry insights and business acumen: the team not only possesses a thorough understanding of legal provisions but also deeply comprehends clients' business logic and commercial needs. They go beyond simple legal risk warnings, providing comprehensive solutions that combine compliance and commercial viability. Exceptional responsiveness and service awareness: the team communicates smoothly and responds extremely quickly to emergencies and complex situations, consistently delivering high-quality results and providing clients with a strong sense of security.
- The team has consistently been highly responsive and attentive to client needs. They make themselves available when it matters, and they keep communication clear and proactive throughout the engagement. They demonstrate strong subject-matter knowledge and a practical understanding of the issues at hand. Their advice is accurate and well-structured. They tailor advice to the client’s context and are flexible in how they approach solutions.
- Conyers supports us on BVI, Cayman, and Bermuda legal matters in a cost-effective manner.
- The Conyers disputes team is reliable, organised, and experienced. They are always prepared to explain and discuss case strategy and are well-versed in the procedural nuances of the offshore jurisdictions.
Work highlights
Advised IOI Properties Group Berhad on its acquisition of a US$1.94 billion BVI entity indirectly holding Asia Square Tower 2 in Singapore, one of the largest commercial real estate transactions in the market in recent years.
Advising Valaris Limited (“Valaris”) on all aspects of Bermuda law in connection with its all-stock combination with Transocean Ltd. (“Transocean”).
Advised ESR Group Limited and an offeror consortium on the HK$55.2 billion (US$7.1 billion) privatisation and delisting of ESR from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
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Practice head
Norman Hau; Nicholas Pattman; Preeth Pillai; Anna Lin; Piers Alexander; Alexander Doyle; Christopher Bickley
Other key lawyers
Richard Hall; Barnabas Finnigan; Karoline Tauschke; Wesley O’Brien; Beverly Cheung; Manwa Yip; Rita Leung; Karoline Tauschke; Crystal Au-Yeung; Ryan McConvey; Teresa Tsai