About

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In Cayman, Conyers has been offering legal advice to clients around the world since 2004. Our experienced team of lawyers has earned a reputation among our clients for technical skill, quality service and market insight.

Conyers acts on behalf of many of the world’s largest corporations, banks, insurance companies, asset management groups and HNW families and individuals. Our expertise covers a wide range of corporate and financial sectors and transactions, including capital markets, M&A, investment funds, insurance, structured finance and securitisations, particularly in the aviation and shipping industries.

We understand that multi-jurisdictional transactions require a highly coordinated service: Leveraging the expertise of our teams around the world, we work seamlessly and efficiently to provide you with 24/7 support where you need it. Our Cayman corporate practice offers advice on matters including investment funds, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, banking, finance, capital markets and public company registrations. Conyers also has robust aviation and shipping practices. Cayman entities are often used in cross-border financing structures for the financing of commercial aircraft. Our lawyers are at the forefront of financing work in this space and have advised on various types of asset financing structures, capital markets transactions, securitizations and acquisition finance matters.


Chambers Review

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Corporate & Finance - Cayman Islands
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Conyers' Cayman office houses a prominent team with strong experience in M&A, finance, corporate restructurings, private equity financing and capital markets. It regularly advises on asset finance, with a particular emphasis on the aviation sector. The team offers further expertise in insurance, venture capital and structured finance.

Work Highlights

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  • Conyers advised Genesis Growth Tech Acquisition Corp on the Cayman aspects of a proposed, USD312 million merger with Biolog-ID.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Stocker
2
Matthew Stocker
Head of Corporate & Finance
2
Band 2

Cayman head of corporate Matthew Stocker is widely noted for his experienced handling of aviation finance, equity capital markets and M&A transactions. His vast roster of clients regularly includes joint underwriters.

"He is always pleasant to work with, responsive and user-friendly."

"Matthew is responsive and knowledgeable, and has demonstrated his effectiveness over many years."

Anna-Lise Wisdom
3
Anna-Lise Wisdom
3
Band 3

Anna-Lise Wisdom is an increasingly notable force in the Cayman Islands fund finance arena, with further expertise in subscription finance.

"Anna-Lise is the epitome of professionalism in the legal profession."

Derek Stenson
3
Derek Stenson
3
Band 3

Derek Stenson assists with the full suite of finance and corporate issues. His reputation is particularly strong in the field of insurance, where he advises numerous major insurers.

"In our view, Derek Stenson is the top insurance and reinsurance lawyer in the Cayman Islands."

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Corporate & Finance

Matthew Stocker
2
Matthew Stocker
Head of Corporate & Finance
2
Band 2
Anna-Lise Wisdom
3
Anna-Lise Wisdom
3
Band 3
Derek Stenson
3
Derek Stenson
3
Band 3

Members

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Alan Dickson

Alex Davies

Caroline Dekker

Cora S. Miller

Daniella Carrazana

Derek Stenson

Farrah Miller

Frank Farrell

Kiah Estwick

Matthew Harkness

Matthew Stocker

Matthew Stocker

Head of Department

Mauricio Da Rocha

Michael O'Connor

Nicholas Pattman

Nicholas Ward

Paul Scrivener

Philippa Gilkes

Rebecca Peck

Sarah Howie (Farquhar)

Theo Lefkos

Clients

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Alston & Bird LLP

Altran Technologies

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS)

Harbour Energy

Mobius

PagSeguro Digital Ltd.

Sony Corporation

Spectrum Brands Inc.

Stonegate Pub Company

Topsail Holdings

Industries

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Aerospace & Defence

Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Education

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Drink Producers

Insurance

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Real Estate Finance

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

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