Mergers & Acquisitions

Conyers brings the experience you need, having advised many of the world’s most recognised companies and institutions on the Bermuda, BVI and Cayman Islands aspects of their M&A transactions.

Mergers and acquisitions are a speciality for Conyers. From early structuring to successful closing, our lawyers advise on all aspects of your deal. We have experience in handling multibillion-dollar business combinations, with particular expertise in the insurance, engineering, finance, healthcare, technology, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas sectors.

Global team, local expertise

Your needs are met by an experienced team of over 80 M&A lawyers advising on the laws of Bermuda, the BVI, and the Cayman Islands. Your Conyers team lives and works on the ground in those jurisdictions and in the key financial centres of London, Hong Kong and Singapore. This global presence means that we are there when and where you need us, across time zones and geographies, with established relationships where they matter most.

Beyond advising on the offshore aspects of your deal, your Conyers legal team offers substantive structuring advice and guidance on shareholder and enforceability considerations.

The scope of our offering includes:

• Amalgamations/mergers
• Acquisitions (public and private)
• Joint ventures
• Takeovers
• Continuations
• Schemes of arrangement
• Tender offers
• Squeeze-outs
• Anti-takeover measures, such as shareholder rights plans
• Leveraged buyouts
• Reorganisations & restructurings