Walkers Appoints Kevin Grové as Senior Counsel in Jersey

Walkers has appointed Kevin Grové as senior counsel in its Investment Funds & Corporate team in Jersey, strengthening its capability in advising international clients on complex corporate and transactional matters.

Kevin advises on the full spectrum of Jersey corporate law matters, including private equity transactions, international and cross-border mergers, schemes of arrangement, joint ventures, real estate transactions, corporate restructurings and corporate finance. He has extensive experience acting for vendors, buyers, sponsors and targets across both public and private transactions.

Based in Jersey, Kevin works with a broad range of international and local clients and regularly advises on matters with a cross-border dimension. His practice spans a wide variety of sectors and transaction types, with particular strength in complex corporate transactions.

Before joining Walkers, Kevin worked within the corporate team of another offshore law firm, advising on a range of corporate and finance matters. Prior to this, he trained and practised in the corporate and commercial department at ENSAfrica.

Kevin is recognised as a Rising Star by IFLR1000 and is named as a Key Lawyer in Legal 500. He is admitted as an attorney in South Africa on a non-practising basis and holds an LLM from the University of Florida and an LLB from the University of Cape Town.

Jonathan Heaney, managing partner and head of the Jersey Investment Funds & Corporate team at Walkers, said:

“Kevin’s appointment further strengthens the firm’s Jersey Investment Funds & Corporate practice. His technical expertise and international experience enhance their ability to support clients on sophisticated, cross-border corporate transactions.”

Kevin added:

“I’m pleased to be joining Walkers’ Jersey Investment Funds & Corporate team. The firm’s international reach and depth of expertise were key factors for me, and I look forward to working with colleagues across offices to support clients.”

Kevin joins the Jersey Investment Funds & Corporate team at Walkers, led by Jonathan Heaney, Tatiana Collins, Kirsten Faichnie, Simon Hopwood, Dilmun Leach and Kevin McQuillan. Provide your feedback on BizChat