Walkers is called upon by a raft of US private equity houses looking to acquire European targets, also handling SPAC deals, divestments and equity investments. Practice head Jonathan Heaney focuses on transactions involving regulated financial services companies, in addition to assisting with financing and fund matters. Kevin McQuillan is well versed in take-private deals, while Tatiana Collins handles both transactional and regulatory matters for private equity and corporate clients. Ruth Donnellan advises on multi-jurisdictional M&A deals and corporate migrations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Walkers is a no mess, no fuss firm. They are friendly, approachable, flexible and always willing to help. They make time for you face to face to explain matters, listen to your requirements well and keep you informed at each stage of your interaction. They are a strong team who are truly a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Ruth Donnellan and Tatiana Collins make working so easy. Our clients have given very nice feedback on both individuals and consider them a trusted part of the overall client team. Ruth and Tatiana have been the people who deliver our training and do this with confidence, professionalism and empathy toward those learning.'
- 'The team is incredibly responsive, providing clear and timely advice on complex matters. The team has good depth and is thoroughly reliable.'
- 'The team has strength in depth, with partners who lead from the front.'
- 'Kevin McQuillan’s attention to detail is meticulous. It fills you with great confidence to know that nothing is missed, whilst also having a commercial mindset. He cares about your goals.'
- 'Structured staffing team for consistency. Able to handle complex queries.'
Key clients
- Apex
- Ares Management Corporation
- Aviva Life Holdings UK Limited
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Baupost Group/Goldfinch Partners
- Baxter International Inc.
- BlackRock Capital Management, Inc
- Bracebridge Capital LLC
- Capital International Group
- Central Group
- Cineworld Group plc
- Eagle Street
Work highlights
Acted as Jersey counsel for Baxter International Inc. on the multi-jurisdictional sale of its kidney care division to Carlyle for $3.8bn.
Advised BlackRock on its $3.2bn acquisition of market data and investment management provider Preqin through a multi-jurisdictional stack of companies and limited partnerships.
Advised Equitix and other members of a consortium in the €2.5bn sale of the majority of the existing share capital of North West Networks (Jersey) Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Tatiana Collins
Kevin McQuillan
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Ruth Donnellan
Practice head
Jonathan Heaney
Other key lawyers
Kevin McQuillan; Dilmun Leach; Tatiana Collins; Ruth Donnellan; Luke Steele