Prior to joining Walkers, Leanne worked in the Jersey, London and Hong Kong offices of another leading offshore law firm from 2003 to 2019.  As part of her previous role, she was seconded to act as General Counsel for the firm’s administration business where she assisted with the establishment of its UK business.

Admitted In:
England & Wales (not practising)

*not admitted in Jersey and not a member of Walkers (Jersey) LLP

Qualifications:
LLM – Master of Laws in Professional Legal Skills – Distinction
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Skills – Very Competent
Bachelor of Science, Law and Psychology, University of the West of England, UK

2023 Chambers UK - Funds - Up and Coming

Legal 500 2022 - Corporate & Commercial - "Strong funds lawyer, knows her craft inside/out – flexible, responsive and reliable."

2022 IFLR1000 Women Leaders

2021 Legal 500 - Investment Funds - Recommended Lawyer - "Retained by an impressive client roster of international private equity managers."

2020 IFLR 1000 - Highly Regarded - Investment Funds

2020 Legal 500 - Investment Funds - Recommended Lawyer

2020 Legal 500 - Corporate and Commercial - Recommended Lawyer

2020 Powerwomen Awards - Silver Award in Career Initiative Award category

2019 IFLR 1000 - Rising Star

2019 Nominated for the Lawyer in Monthly “Women in Law” Awards

2018, 2017 and 2016 - IFLR 1000 - Rising Star

2016 and 2015 - Nominated for the Lawyer Monthly “Women in Law” Awards

Member of Jersey Finance Socially Responsible Investment Working Group
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

ARTICLES

• Jersey LLCs – The Latest Offshore LLC Option - For decades, the Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) structure has been familiar to US managers an...
  
• Reform of Jersey Limited Partnerships - Summary of the Key Benefits - Introduction On 27 April 2022, the States of Jersey adopted the Limited Partnerships (Amendment No....
  
• Jersey legal ease: Why JPFs are thriving - This article was first published in Funds Europe in June 2022. There are four main reasons why the ...
  
• Why Guernsey and Jersey Offer a Valuable Alternative to Luxembourg For Private Funds - IntroductionThe bare statistics would tell you that Luxembourg is the epicentre of the European inve...
  
• Jersey Funds Law Series – Jersey Managers and Funds Marketing into Europe - The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive 2011/61/EU (“AIFMD”) came into force on 22 Ju...
  
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ADVISORY

• Jersey Company Law Series – Demergers - The Companies (Demerger) (Jersey) Regulations 2018 (the “Regulations”) provides a flexible demer...
  
• Changes to the Limited Partnerships (Jersey) Law 1994 – Clarifications, Confirmations and Amendments - Amongst the changes to the Limited Partnerships (Jersey) Law 1994 (the “LP Law”) that have been ...
  
• Jersey Funds Law Series – ESG Funds and Sustainable Investments - The Jersey Financial Services Commission (the “JFSC”) has recently introduced new disclosure req...
  
• Guernsey and Jersey Joint Guidance on Economic Substance and Partnerships - Guernsey and Jersey (along with the Isle of Man) have published joint guidance on the application of...
  
• UK Real Estate and Jersey Property Unit Trusts – Tax issues, Advantages and Regulatory Treatment - Jersey property unit trusts (“JPUTs”) remain a popular vehicle for investments into UK real esta...
  
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MATTERS

• Walkers (Cayman and Jersey) Acts on Further Global's Acquisition of Majority Stake in The Progeny Group Limited - Walkers is pleased to announce it acted as Cayman Islands and Jersey counsel to Further Global Capit...
  
• Walkers' Jersey Team Advises Suntera Global on Successful Application for Fund Administration Services Licence - Walkers' Jersey team has advised Suntera Global on its successful application for a licence to provi...
  
• Walkers Jersey Team Advises GCW Global Customised Wealth on Fund Launch - A Walkers team led by Group Partner Leanne Wallser has advised GCW Global Customised Wealth on the e...
  
• Walkers Team Advises on Acquisition of UK Rendering and Collection Services Business - A Walkers team has acted on the acquisition of a UK rendering and collection services business by JG...
  
• Walkers Jersey Team Advises on Private Fund Launch - Walkers Jersey team has advised a newly-formed London-based Investment Manager on the establishment ...
  
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NEWS

• Seven Walkers Partners Recognised in IFLR1000's Women Leaders for 2022 - Seven Walkers partners across the firm's Cayman, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey offices have been reco...
  
• Walkers' Integrated Global Legal, Tax and Professional Services Highlighted in 2021 IFLR1000 Rankings - Walkers reinforces its position as a leading law firm with the most recent IFLR 1000 legal directory...
  
• 19 Walkers' Jersey lawyers recognised in latest edition of Legal 500 - 19 Walkers' lawyers in Jersey have been recognised in the latest edition of the Legal 500 directory,...
  
• Walkers Commits to Jersey IoD Diversity and Inclusion 2020 Vision Statement - Walkers' Jersey office has signed a statement of support for the Jersey Institute of Directors Jerse...
  
• Walkers Growing Jersey Investment Funds Team Climbs Industry Rankings - Walkers' strategic growth has resulted in the firm's Jersey Investment Funds team climbing the indus...
  
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EVENTS

• Walkers Virtual Fundamentals 2021 Seminar - Please join us on Tuesday 9 November for a live broadcast of Walkers Fundamentals where we will expl...
  
• Walkers Virtual Fundamentals Seminar - Please join us for pre-event networking, followed by a live broadcast of Walkers Fundamentals a...
  
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