GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walkers, the leading International Financial Centre law firm, is pleased to announce a number of lawyers across its global network have been invited to join the partnership, as the firm expands further in key markets to support the continued growth and requirements of its clients.

Six highly experienced individuals have been promoted to partner across five of Walkers' international offices. With promotions in all of the firm's main practice areas, this represents a significant expansion for Walkers, taking the firm's total number of partners to 59.

Walkers' new partners collectively represent some 75 years of legal experience and the promotions take place in the following jurisdictions and practice groups:

"A hallmark of Walkers since it was founded almost 50 years ago has been our expertise across different practice areas, which enables us to exceed our clients' expectations in today's multi-jurisdictional environment,” commented Ingrid Pierce, Global Managing Partner with Walkers. “Great client service is only possible with great talent. I’m confident that Walkers is well positioned to continue as one of the leading International Financial Centre law firms by continuing our strategy of investing in the industry's best people.”

In addition to the new partners, Walkers is also pleased to announce that six associates across its network have been promoted to the role of senior counsel, acknowledging their seniority and expertise within their various practice groups. The new senior counsel appointments – or relevant local equivalent - are as follows:

Respected and trusted by many of the biggest clients in the business, Walkers has been instructed by all of The American Lawyer's Top 25 firms over the past three years. Walkers was named 'Cayman Islands Law Firm of the Year 2012' by leading legal directory Who's Who Legal and was named 'Offshore Law Firm of the Year' in the Hedgeweek Awards 2013.

Of the 12 promotions announced today, the five based in the Cayman Islands are pending confirmation from the Immigration Department.

About Walkers

From offices in the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, Jersey, London and Singapore, Walkers provides legal services to leading FORTUNE 100 and FTSE 100 global corporations and financial institutions, capital markets participants, investment fund managers, and growth-and middle-market companies.

Walkers’ expertise has been validated by numerous awards including “Offshore Law Firm of the Year” by Alpha Magazine, The Lawyer, PLC Which Lawyer? and Asian Legal Business. Walkers has also been honoured as the PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook Leading Cayman Islands Law Firm, Who's Who Legal Law Firm of the Year: Cayman Islands and has shared honours for “Offshore Legal Team of the Year” by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

For more information on the Walkers group, visit us on the web at www.walkersglobal.com or contact us by e-mail at info@walkersglobal.com. To contact Walkers by phone, call our Cayman Islands office at +1 345-949-0100.