Richard Fear is a Cayman Islands qualified associate in the London office of Conyers Dill & Pearman. Richard joined the London office of Conyers Dill & Pearman as an associate in 2007.

Richard's practice covers a broad range of corporate, finance and funds work with particular focus on corporate finance transactions, stock exchange listings, investment funds and corporate reorganisations. Richard’s clients include international banks, investment managers and international corporate groups.

Professional Background

• Partner, Charles Adams Ritchie & Duckworth, Cayman Islands
• Managing Director, Morgan Grenfell, Cayman Islands
• Senior Manager, Price Waterhouse, London

Education

• University of Cambridge, LLM, 1997
• University of Liverpool, LLB, 1995
• University of Exeter, BSc, 1975

Bar Admissions

• England & Wales, Barrister, 1998 (not currently practising)
• Cayman Islands, Attorney-at-Law, 1998
• Bermuda, Registered Associate, 2007
• England & Wales, Solicitor, 2009 (not currently practising)
• British Virgin Islands, Solicitor, 2010

Industry Associations

• Member of Middle Temple
• Member of the Law Society
• Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales

Industry Accolades/Recognitions

• Leading corporate finance lawyer in London, Chambers UK 2009: “he always provides correct answers immediately and has specific expertise in Cayman Islands law, where his practice covers structured finance, real estate, capital markets and tax."

Articles

• London Stock Exchange Launches New Specialist Funds Market

Deals & Cases

• Conyers advises Jellybook on AIM Listing - July 2011
• Conyers advises BMO Financial Group on multi-jurisdictional acquisition of Lloyd George Management - April 2011
• Conyers provides Cayman counsel on $140 million shari'a-compliant aircraft sale and lease-back arrangement - July 2009