Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporations involved in M&A activity are looking for offshore legal advisers who understand their business and markets and have substantial experience in complex cross-border transactions.

Mergers and acquisitions are a speciality for Conyers. From early structuring to successful closing, our lawyers can advise you on all aspects of your M&A transaction. We have experience in handling multi-billion dollar deals, with particular expertise in the insurance, finance, technology, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, and oil & gas sectors.

Global team – local expertise

Our global team offers expertise on the laws of Bermuda, the BVI and the Cayman Islands, from those jurisdictions and from our offices in Hong Kong, London and Singapore. We know that timing can be critical with cross-border transactions. With an international approach, we stand ready to assist you, where and when required. 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

Market leadership

• For over 10 years, Conyers has acted in more than 75% of major offshore mergers, acquisitions and takeovers in Asia.
• Our lawyers have been at the forefront of high-profile M&A activity within Bermuda’s insurance sector for decades.
• We are the market leader for M&A work in BVI, advising on the largest M&A transactions in the region.

We would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can assist you. Please call or email any of the contacts listed below.