Offshore - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
Conyers operates an established offshore practice with Hong Kong and Singapore-based teams able to advise clients on Bermuda, Cayman Islands and BVI matters. The firm houses market-leading capital markets practice, with considerable experience assisting corporate clients with their listings on the Hong Kong, US and Shanghai stock exchanges. This group is also acknowledged for its proficient M&A transactional expertise, with extensive experience assisting clients involved in major privatisations in the Asia-Pacific region.In addition, the firm continues to advise on investment funds matters and a range of litigation work. Its expertise attracts clients from a variety of industries.
Strengths
"They are very pragmatic, very responsive and attentive. They have good organisational skills."
"Conyers has strong technical abilities combined with client-driven advice. They are very responsive and focus on understanding client needs in providing advice and next steps."
Work Highlights
Conyers acted as Cayman Islands counsel to the joint agents and arrangers, including HSBC, DBS and Morgan Stanley, in an AUD4.6 billion syndicated sustainability-linked loan to AirTrunk.
Notable Practitioners
David Lamb has extensive experience advising on Cayman, BVI and Bermuda law aspects of corporate transactions. He is well versed in handling M&A and corporate restructuring and has notable expertise regarding hostile takeovers.
Christopher Bickley heads the firm's Hong Kong office. He has a wealth of experience handling all aspects of corporate finance and capital markets matters, and continues to act for listed and private entities. "Christopher Bickley is responsive and reliable. He is able to offer alternative and pragmatic solutions." "Christopher Bickley offers excellent service with his strong commercial vision."
Richard Hall has extensive experience undertaking all manner of corporate and finance mandates. He is particularly skilled in IPO and other debt and equity offering matters. "Richard Hall has enhanced the cost for the value of the service."
Piers Alexander is a seasoned practitioner based in Hong Kong who shows notable expertise in investment funds. He is highly sought after by private equity and hedge fund managers for fund formation and subsequent work. "Piers Alexander tailors his advice based on the client's business needs, combined with solid technical knowledge of Cayman law."
Norman Hau leads the disputes and restructuring practice at Conyers. His knowledge of commercial litigation and contentious insolvencies covers the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands and Bermuda. "Norman Hau fully understands our needs."