Walkers assists clients with the establishment of Jersey-based investment structures, while also helping managers and sponsors based elsewhere with the regulations governing the marketing of their products in Jersey. Leading the team is Jonathan Heaney, managing partner of the firm’s Jersey office and a specialist in the setup of a variety of fund structures. Dilmun Leach advises asset managers on the launching and restructuring of funds, with supplementary expertise in private equity and commercial transactions. Christopher Reed departed the firm in January 2025, while in July Maples Group‘s Simon Hopwood joined the group, bringing additional fund structuring expertise across the private equity, credit and VC spaces, among others.
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Testimonials
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- 'Walkers in Jersey is a go-to firm for funds matters. I enjoy working with Dilmun Leach in particular. It has good coverage and good people.'
- 'Dilmun Leach provides solid advice, is very commercial and has good availability.'
- 'Strength in depth and responsiveness.'
- 'The team possesses deep technical knowledge and an excellent understanding of the regulatory environment governing investment funds. Their ability to provide clear, practical advice tailored to our specific needs has been invaluable, especially in navigating the intricacies of both domestic and international regulations.'
- ''We have worked with Simon Hopwood for many years, he provides fantastic service and has exceptional market knowledge.'
- 'Walkers’ investment funds team combines deep technical expertise with a highly commercial and solutions-oriented approach.'
- 'They are responsive, pragmatic, and understand the pace and complexity of modern fund structuring.'
- 'What sets them apart is their ability to handle sophisticated, cross-border matters seamlessly while providing clear, practical advice.'
- 'Kirsten Faichnie brings technical excellence and commercial insight. Her deep knowledge of fund structuring, coupled with a practical and responsive approach, makes her a highly trusted and effective adviser. She consistently delivers clear, strategic advice and has a real talent for simplifying complex regulatory issues.'
- 'Clients benefit from a consistently high standard of service, efficient turnaround times, and a team that is genuinely collaborative.'
Key clients
- Arcapita Investment Partners Limited
- Factortech Jersey Ltd.
- Flashpoint Capital
- Hawthorn Residential Fund LP
- Investec Bank PLC
- J.P. Morgan Chase & Co
- Kimberley PCC - Global Opportunities Fund PC
- LGT Wealth Management
- Productivity Media Inc
- The Players Partnership LLP
- Waystone Capital Management
- Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management UK Limited
Work highlights
Advised Kimberley PCC on the creation of its protected cell, Global Opportunities Fund PC, worth £430 million, which is listed on TISE.
Advised Waystone as alternative investment fund manager in relation to $20bn-worth of private equity funds based in the Cayman Islands and Luxembourg, established by J. P. Morgan for HNW clients based in Jersey.
Advised Investec Bank on the establishment of a new Jersey limited partnership as an alternative investment fund, with a £250 million target, which will be marketed to Investec’s HNWI clients.
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Simon Hopwood
Dilmun Leach
Practice head
Jonathan Heaney
Other key lawyers
Dilmun Leach; Tatiana Collins; Kirsten Faichnie; Simon Hopwood