Prior to joining Walkers in 2011, Ciaran practiced in the banking and finance department of Clifford Chance in both their Dubai and Hong Kong offices – having completed his training contract with Clifford Chance in London. During his time with Clifford Chance, Ciaran advised on a broad range of finance matters, in particular, cross-border project finance and acquisition finance transactions.​

Admitted In:
England and Wales (not practising)
Bermuda, Registered Associate

Qualifications:
LLB (Hons), University of Cambridge, England
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, Oxford Institute of Legal Practice

2022 Chambers Global Guide (Offshore) - Band 1 Lawyer - Ciaran Bohnacker enjoys a sterling reputation among onshore counsel in Dubai, being known for his assured handling of many very high-value finance transactions.

"He has an excellent working knowledge of the broader financing market and is able to deliver documents and advice that meets the requirements of international banks."

2021 The Legal 500 Middle East - Leading Lawyer

2021 Chambers Global Guide (Offshore)

2020 The Legal 500 Middle East - Leading Lawyer

"I love working with Ciaran Bohnacker and his team at Walkers, they are problem solvers and bring a commercial view to legal problems. The best in the market."

2020 Chambers Global Guide (Offshore) - Sources describe him as "a banking lawyer through and through; we're very comfortable sending him work." He is also praised as "technically very strong" and as an adviser who is "personable, very commercial and understands what clients need."

2019 The Legal 500 Middle East - Recomended Lawyer - 'A decent banking lawyer - no-one needs to explain structures to him'

2019 Chambers Global Guide - Notable Practitioners (Offshore) - "His response times are extremely good, and the level of sophistication in his advice is extremely high."

2018 Legal 500 Middle East– Recommended Lawyer 

2018 Chambers Global Guide - (Offshore) A Notable Practitioner. "Interviewees note that "he talks plain English, is sensible and solution-oriented, and has a good grasp of the market."

2017 Legal 500 - Recommended Lawyer / Next Generation Lawyer

2017 Chambers Global Guide A Notable Practitioner. "Sources comment that 'he's very approachable and good at what he does'."

2016 Legal 500 - Recommended Lawyer: "Ciaran Bohnacker is ‘very dedicated and professional’."

2016 Chambers Global Guide - "Senior associate Ciaran Bohnacker is singled out for praise by a number of sources who observe that he 'always goes the extra mile' and 'comes up with practical and helpful solutions to the problem at hand'."

2015 Chambers Global Guide - "Senior associate Ciaran Bohnacker is noted by peers for his solid banking and finance practice. He advises on both Cayman Islands and BVI aspects of financing transactions."

NEWS

• Quintuple win for Walkers at Bonds, Loans and Sukuk Middle East Awards 2023 - Walkers advised on four MENA deals recognised under five winning categories at the upcoming Bonds, L...
  
• Walkers maintains Tier 1 ranking in The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2023 edition - Walkers Dubai has reinforced its preeminent position as the go-to offshore law firm in the region. T...
  
• Walkers Scoops Top 10 Ranking in Airfinance Journal Legal Survey 2021 - Walkers is pleased to announce that its Global Asset Finance Group has landed a top 10 ranking in th...
  
• Walkers' Global Asset Finance Group Acts on 6 Award Winning Deals - Walkers' global Asset Finance Group was honoured for 6 deals at the recent Airfinance Journal Awards...
  
• Walkers maintains Tier 1 ranking in The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) 2022 edition - Walkers Dubai has reinforced its preeminent position as the go-to offshore law firm in the region. T...
  
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ADVISORY

• Bermuda Insights: Trends and Opportunities 2022 - As part of our five year anniversary celebrations of our law firm opening in Bermuda, we put togethe...
  
• Bermuda – An Ideal Location for International Business - This briefing explains Bermuda’s adoption of rigorous international tax and regulatory standards, ...
  
• ADGM introduces Regulatory Framework requiring use of CSPs by SPVs - The Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) has introduced a regulatory framework governing the appoint...
  
• Government and Regulatory Filing Deadlines Cayman Islands - This advisory summarises some key reminders regarding the upcoming government and regulatory filing ...
  
• BVI Limited Partnership Act, 2017 Is Now In force - Walkers is pleased to confirm that the new BVI Limited Partnership Act, 2017 (the “LPA”) is now ...
  
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ARTICLES

• Dubai Legal Beach Games - ...
  
  
• Asset Protection - Why Jersey Trusts And Foundations Appeal To Middle Eastern Clients - Robert Dobbyn is a partner specialising in private capital and trusts work in Walkers' Jersey team. ...
  
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EVENTS

• Walkers to Sponsor Inaugural Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Conference - Walkers is to sponsor the inaugural GFC Media Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Conference in Riyadh, Saudi ...
  
• Walkers to Sponsor Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Conference 2018 - Walkers is delighted to again be one of the sponsors for this year's Airline Economics Growth Fronti...
  
• 3-5 October - Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Dubai 2016 - Walkers Dubai are pleased to be Gold sponsors at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers conference i...
  
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MATTERS

• Walkers (Dubai) Acts on US$2 Billion TCIP - Walkers (Dubai) acted as Cayman Islands counsel to Saudi British Bank (SABB) in connection with a US...
  
• Walkers Acts Alongside A&O and Latham & Watkins on Saudi Electricity Company's $2.5 Billion Sukuk - Walkers was delighted to advise the Saudi Electricity Company on its $2.5 billion sukuk, alongside i...
  
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