Travers Thorp Alberga is a boutique firm founded in the Cayman Islands in 1978. Since then, it has internationally expanded to offices in the British Virgin Islands, Canberra and Hong Kong.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has experience in the financial and corporate and investment funds practice area. In the financial and corporate practice area, the firm works on capital markets matters, structured financings and private equity related matters.
In addition to advising on Cayman Islands law, the firm can also advise on British Virgin Islands law.
Key clients
Key clients include Arcapita and ASK Capital Management.
Client feedback: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Financial services regulatory
“Very technical but commercial partnership team who understand our business operations and strategy. The team have relevant experience in a number of fields which gives them a great perspective when discussing our requests.”
Investment funds
“Responsive, commercially minded, positively minded and great team players in multi-jurisdictional matters.”
“TTA has been a tremendous partner in that they go above and beyond to make sure we have the best product to deliver to our clients. There are plenty of things that they bring to our attention that we wouldn't have thought of. They assist in structuring. They assist in thought exercises. They prove to be a great partner when it comes to negotiating with our counterparts.”
“The firm's response has been very quick and the advice was well structured.”
Investment funds: Private equity funds
“Outstanding efficiency, round the clock availability, stunning professionalism and extremely valuable experience in funds as well as an incomparable ability to cease all issues at stake including business related matters. The kind of legal advisors that you actually think twice before recommending as they provide you with a clear advantage towards competition that you might not want to share with others.”
“Very responsive, professional, high-quality work.”
M&A
“The firm is very deal oriented, good negotiators and client focused.”
“They are responsive and adaptable. Our requirements changed multiple times during the process, and they were quick and dynamic, happily changing tact as required.”
“Competitive charge versus other Cayman Islands firms.”
“They are extremely responsive and knowledgeable and always available to assist.”
“Efficient service. Provides practical and thoughtful feedback. Ability to consider both onshore transaction matters, as well as providing offshore legal advice. Provides thorough review of transaction documents.”
“Informative and helpful.”
