Well regarded across the banking, technology, and insurance sectors, Appleby is a key port of call for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Brad Adderley is the firm’s managing partner, Clive Langley is knowledgeable of international finance, while David Clark is proficient in banking, M&A, project finance, and capital markets. Matthew Ebbs-Brewer and Arielle DeSilva are other key team members.
Banking, finance and capital markets in Bermuda
Appleby
Praxisleiter:
Brad Adderley
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Clive Langley; David Clark; Matthew Ebbs-Brewer; Arielle DeSilva
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‘Appleby has a well-established relationship with the Bermuda Monetary Authority and demonstrates a solid understanding of the regulator’s expectations.‘
‚Their service is timely, and the advice provided is dependable and reflects a good balance between legal accuracy and commercial practicality. Overall, Appleby continues to be a strong option for legal support in Bermuda, particularly for matters involving regulatory interaction.’
‘Matthew Ebbs-Brewer demonstrates strong knowledge of the legal landscape related to funds. His advice is thoughtful, detailed, and he appropriately involves internal specialists when needed.‘
Kernmandanten
Cimpress plc
Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc
The Lenders
MUFG Bank, Ltd
The Ministry of Finance
Skylight Aggregator, L.P
IQUW Holdings Bermuda Limited
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc in connection with a credit agreement provided to New Fortress Energy Inc.
- Advised Cimpress plc in connection with its offering of $525 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% Senior Notes due 2032.
- Advised IQUW Holdings Bermuda Limited and its subsidiary IQUW Re Bermuda Limited (IQUW Re) on the issuance of $170M senior unsecured notes.
Conyers
With experience in asset-backed finance, for which Jason Piney is a key contact, Conyers is often engaged in capital markets matters, including IPOs. Marcello Ausenda leads the practice and counts public companies on his client roster, while Victor Richards handles debt financing and bond issues. Alexis Haynes is another key team member.
Praxisleiter:
Marcello Ausenda
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jason Piney; Victor Richards; Alexis Haynes
Kernmandanten
Carnival Corporation
Viking Holdings Ltd
CMB.TECH NV
Global Container International
Avolon Holdings Limited
Nabors Industries Ltd
Probitas Group
Teekay Group
Bacardi
Golar LNG
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- Advised Carnival Corporation in connection with a US$4.8 billion ECA-backed loan to finance four new cruise ships from Fincantieri.
- Advised Bacardi Limited in connection with Bacardi-Martini B.V’s offering and issuance of US$1 billion of Rule 144A/Regulation S notes.
- Acted for Viking Holdings Ltd in connection with its secondary public offering by certain selling shareholders of an aggregate of 30,531,917 ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$44.20 per share.
Walkers
Walkers is geared to handle the full spectrum of asset financing, debt capital markets, and financial regulatory matters. The practice is jointly led by Adam Bathgate and Nathalie West, and Bathgate is skilled at note issuances and capital raises. West is highly proficient in debt finance, Joe Williams is skilled at banking transactions, and Korin Knights is versed in structured finance. Other key team members include Malacia Madden, who is often engaged in secured bilateral and syndicated lending in the insurance sector.
Praxisleiter:
Adam Bathgate; Nathalie West
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Joe Williams; Korin Knights; Malacia Madden
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‚Malacia Madden is such a knowledgeable, helpful, and approachable person. She never makes you feel like you are asking stupid questions, which sometimes you are. I love working with her; she is a joy, and she makes my life much easier.‘
‚Malacia Madden is a very diligent and responsive lawyer – we worked with Malacia as lead counsel, and from a Bermuda law local counsel perspective, the transaction was seamless.‘
‚Nathalie West is never too busy to help; she is friendly, approachable, and knows almost everything.‘
Kernmandanten
Apex Group Ltd
Algoma Central Corporation
Ares Management Corporation
Avianca Group
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
The Bank of New York Mellon
Goldman Sachs
Jefferies
Mizuho
MUFG Bank, Ltd
National Westminster Bank plc
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
Revlon, Inc
Highlight-Mandate
- Acting for Norwegian Cruise Lines on its offering of USD 1.8 billion aggregate principal amount of its 6.750% senior notes due 2032 and the simultaneous USD 1.7 billion refinancing of its senior secured credit facility.
- Acting for Axalta Coating Systems Ltd in connection with the sixteenth amendment to its USD 1.7 billion syndicated credit agreement led by Barclays Bank Plc to obtain new pricing terms on the existing principal and repay existing commitments.
- Acting for Avianca Group on the USD 1.1 billion refinancing of Avianca’s existing tranche of A1 senior secured notes by way of an exchange offer.
Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited
With in-depth expertise in digital assets, for which Steven Rees Davies is a key contact, Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited handles acquisition finance. Matthew Grigg is a key port of call for banks and funds on lending matters, while Gavin Woods is knowledgeable of financial services licensing. Michelle Falcucci is versed in reinsurance transactions and regulatory mandates, while Alexander Collis is an expert in leveraged finance.
Praxisleiter:
Matthew Grigg; Gavin Woods; Steven Rees Davies; Michelle Falcucci
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alexander Collis
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‚Experienced yet pragmatic. Their mentality ensures a user-friendly experience.’
‘The partners I deal with are responsive, knowledgeable, and commercial. The depth of the team ensures all expertise bases are covered.’
Kernmandanten
Paratus Energy Services
Enstar Group Limited
Hiscox Ltd
Morgan Stanley
Itaú Unibanco S.A
Banco Santander S.A
Banco do Brasil
Banco Bradesco S.A
Banco ABC Brasil S.A
Gramercy
DaVinciRe Holdings Limited
Heather Venture Holdings
Tapir Holdings
Gold Reserve Ltd
RenaissanceRe
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Paratus Energy Services Limited on the successful private placement of US$500 million in new five-year senior secured bonds with a 9.5% coupon rate.
- Acted for Enstar Group Limited in connection with its offering of US$350 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.500% Fixed-Rate Reset Junior Subordinated Notes due 2045.
- Acted as listing sponsor for the successful admission of Heather Venture Holdings Ltd and Tapir Holdings Ltd to list their respective shares on the Mezzanine Market of the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
ASW Law Limited
Recently handling corporate finance transactions, for which practice head Neil Horner is a key contact, ASW Law Limited is well regarded in the insurance sector. Kim Willey is a key port of call for Bermuda stock exchange clients, Hanno Tolhurst is a finance expert, while Susan Wang, Federico Candiolo, and Cristina Craciun are other key team members.
Praxisleiter:
Neil Horner
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Kim Wiley; Hanno Tolhurst; Susan Wang; Federico Candiolo; Cristina Craciun; Chris Southorn
Kernmandanten
Nordic Trustee AS
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank
Nordic Trustee AS
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc
Cornerstone Financial Holdings Limited
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing
Natixis Bank, Hong Kong Branch
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MJM Limited
Well-regarded for its capabilities in debt restructuring, M&A, and secured lending, MJM Limited is led by Jeremy Leese. Leese has over two decades of Offshore experience and is highly proficient in capital market mandates, while Brian Holdipp often handles cross-border financing. Mark Adams’s broad caseload encompasses asset, project, and structured finance, and De Waal Nigrini is another key team member.
Praxisleiter:
Jeremy Leese
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Brian Holdipp; Mark Adam; De Waal Nigrini
Kernmandanten
Blackstone
KSL Capital Partners
Starwood Property Trust
GoldenTree Asset Management
Avance Gas Holding Ltd
Archer Limited
Borr Drilling Ltd
Clarien Bank Limited
Flex LNG Ltd
2020 Bulkers Ltd
Golar LNG Limited
Golden Ocean Group Limited
HSBC
Northern Ocean Ltd
SFL Corporation Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Starwood Property Trust and GoldenTree Asset Management on the US$270M construction financing of the Fairmont Southampton Hotel in Bermuda.
- Advised KSL Capital Partners and Blackstone on the US$116M refinancing of the Rosewood Bermuda Resort at Tucker’s Point in Bermuda.
- Advised Golden Ocean Group Limited on ITS proposed merger with CMB.TECH.
Wakefield Quin
Jointly led by Erik Gotfredsen and Ian Stone, Wakefield Quin boasts strong capabilities in corporate, funds, insurance, and regulatory matters. Gotfredsen focuses on debt and equity offerings, while Stone handles IPOs, restructuring, and banking transactions. Johann Oosthuizen is versed in corporate finance, and Jemima Fearnside is well regarded in the technology sector.
Praxisleiter:
Erik Gotfredsen; Ian Stone
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Johann Oosthuizen; Jemima Fearnside
Referenzen
‘The team at Wakefield Quinn can handle a broad range of matters, including banking, M&A, property, and litigation.‘
‘They are very knowledgeable.‘
Kernmandanten
Accenture Group
Altamont Capital Partners
ATN International, Inc
Bermuda Broadcasting Company Limited
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
National General Insurance Group
Nordic Trustee ASA
Seacrest Group
The Carlyle Group Inc
VEON Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
- Advised Sonnedix Power Holdings Ltd on the refinancing of its EUR2.5 billion loan from Credit Agricole CIP.
- Advised Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank on the refinancing of $2.6 billion in letters of credit and term loan facilities in favour of McDermott International, Ltd.
- Advised Nordic Trustee AS, as the bond trustee on a $315 million senior secured first lien Nordic bond issued by Shelf Drilling (North Sea), Holdings Ltd.