James Lydeard is a partner of Walkers (CI) LP in the Banking & Finance team.
James' core focus is private credit, fund, leveraged, real estate and acquisition finance. He also advises on structured finance and restructuring matters.
His expertise spans complex cross-border deals, structured finance issuances across various asset classes including cryptocurrency and carbon credits, as well as distressed lending and non-contentious restructuring.
Experience and recent work
James joins us from Ogier, where he practised from both their Cayman Islands and Jersey offices. He has 13 years’ experience advising clients on a wide range of matters and has acted for financial institutions, sponsors and businesses on a wide range of banking and finance matters.
Qualifications
Admitted in:
Cayman Islands
England and Wales (not practising)
Education:
LLB - Law and Management Studies, University of Leeds
Diploma - Legal Practice, College of Law
2025 Legal 500 - Next Generation Partner - "James Lydeard is excellent."