Appleby counts banks and financial institutions among its client base, as well as ship and aircraft owners, lessors and lessees, and joint venture and project developers. The firm’s offering is broad ranging, and includes providing advice on asset-backed, project, and infrastructure financing projects, syndicated loan facilities, and security documentation reviews. Managing partner Brad Adderley leads the team, which is also home to Clive Langley, for whom international finance is a strength, and Tammy Richardson-Augustus, who acts for clients in the energy, oil and gas, and maritime industries. Jerome Wilson is notably strong in ship financing matters, and he represents lenders, borrowers, and equity sponsors. David Clark is dual-qualified in Bermuda and BVI, and he is particularly experienced in capital markets and structured finance. The ‘knowledgeable’ associate Arielle DeSilva is another key member of the practice.

Conyers is highly adept at assisting its clients with IPOs, securitisation mandates, shipping and aircraft financing, and corporate restructurings. The team is led by Marcello Ausenda and is ably supported by Victor Richards, who frequently advises banks, owners, and private equity firms on finance and transactional matters, including debt financings, with notable strength in the aircraft and shopping industry. Associate Alexis Haynes is another active member of the department and is skilled at handling cross-border corporate financing mandates and relocations. Jason Piney is another key name.

The dedicated, specialist finance practice at Walkers is well-equipped to handle high-value, cross-border mandates for international clients, including investment funds, private equity and other asset management, financial institutions, and companies in the shipping, aviation, (re)insurance, hospitality, and energy sectors. Adam Bathgate and Nathalie West jointly lead the practice; Bathgate is highly experienced in transactions involving leveraged and acquisition finance, fund finance, syndicated lending, note issuances, and regulatory capital raises, while debt finance lawyer West has been instrumental in the growth of the firm’s acquisition finance, fund finance, and CLO and securitisation expertise. Senior associate Korin Knights is skilled in aircraft and shipping finance work, while Malacia Madden boasts extensive knowledge in bilateral and syndicated lending.

Global financial institutions, (re)insurance companies, private equity firms, pension and investment funds, and companies active in the energy, telecoms, fin-tech, and digital asset industries form the expansive client base of Carey Olsen Bermuda Limited's corporate and finance department. Its offering includes assistance with acquisition, insurance, structured, and real estate financing mandates, bilateral and syndicated lending, and restructuring and refinancing matters. It is also experienced in capital market transactions, including equity issuances and listings. The department is jointly led by (re)insurance expert Gavin Woods, fin-tech and digital asset specialist Steven Rees Davies, and  Matthew Grigg, who is skilled in structured finance and securities issuances. Other key members of the team include senior counsel Michael Frith, and counsel Charissa Ball, Alexander Collis, Michelle Falcucci, and Max Tetlow.

ASW Law Limited expertly handles a range of corporate finance transactions, and the team has a strength in the (re)insurance industry in particular, as well as advising companies that are active in the technology, agricultural, and oil and gas industries. Corporate lawyer Neil Horner is a noble name in the team, with expertise in funds and finance law, having also been involved in large corporate transactions in the insurance industry, as has Canadian-qualified Kim Willey. UK-qualified Hanno Tolhurst is skilled in financing matters, as well as debt raising transactions.

Shipping and real estate finance, corporate borrowing, capital market transactions, and restructurings all fall within MJM Limited‘s strong capabilities, acting for both local and international clients, including large banking and financial institutions. Its offering also includes advice on secured lending, acquisition finance, and enforcement of security. Practice head Jeremy Leese has expertise in multi-jurisdictional transactions, and the firm is also home to counsel Brian Holdipp, who is skilled in corporate restructurings and cross-border financings. Counsel Mark Adams is another active member of the team.

Erik Gotfredsen and Ian Stone jointly chair the corporate department at Wakefield Quin, within which sits the firm’s finance offering. The team is adept at handling a range of mandates, including those involving banking and structured finance, public and private offerings, debt and equity securities, and reorganisations and restructurings. Real estate projects are also a key area of activity for group. Gotfredson is especially skilled in matters surrounding debt and equity offerings, while Stone’s core expertise lies in IPOs and capital market transactions.