Piers Alexander

Partner

Office

Hong Kong

Jurisdiction(s)

Bermuda
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands

Contact

Phone +852 2842 9525
Mobile +852 6469 3375
Email piers.alexander@conyers.com

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Recognition

IFLR1000 Highly Regarded 2019

Overview

Piers Alexander is a Partner in the Hong Kong office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. He has worked at Conyers since 2002. Prior to Conyers, Piers worked at Clifford Chance in the investment funds practice group both in London and Hong Kong.

Piers’ practice includes all aspects of corporate law with particular expertise in investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, real estate and hedge funds.

He acts as offshore adviser for international and Asia-based fund managers on the establishment of investment fund structures, through all aspects of the continuing operations and other long-term business requirements of investment funds.

Qualifications

Professional Background

Investment Funds, Financial Institutions Group, Clifford Chance, Hong Kong
Investment Funds, Financial Institutions Group, Clifford Chance, London
Trainee Solicitor, Articles, Clifford Chance, London

Education

Law Society Finals Examination, 1992
Common Professional Examination, 1991
University of West of England, BA (Hons), 1989

Bar Admissions

Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (British Virgin Islands), Solicitor, 2010
Bermuda, Registered Associate, 2003
England & Wales, Solicitor, 1995 (not currently practising)

Awards & Accolades

Recognised in the 2019 edition (and since 2013) of IFLR1000
Recognised in the 2016 edition (and 2015, 2013, 2011, 2010) of Legal 500 Asia-Pacific (offshore law)
Recognised in the 2015 edition (and 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008) of Chambers Asia-Pacific (offshore law)

Publications

Cayman Islands Company and Commercial Law 2nd Ed 2019 (Sweet & Maxwell) - Contributing Editor

Corporate Digest: Notable Deals and Transactions - Spring 2019

Cayman Asia M&A Report H1 2018

2017 Global Corporate Year in Review, January 2018

Cayman Islands Company and Commercial Law - (Sweet & Maxwell 2015) - Contributing Editor

Area(s) of Expertise

Legal Services

Asian Investment Funds
British Virgin Islands Investment Funds
Capital Markets
Cayman Islands Investment Funds
Corporate
Investment Funds
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Equity & Venture Capital

Client Services

Cayman Islands Financial Institutions Group

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