Alexandra Woodcock

Overview

I’m a Partner in our Cayman Islands Corporate and Finance practice and specialise in banking and finance work.

I frequently advise many of the world’s leading finance institutions and private fund sponsors on the structuring and execution of finance transactions and restructurings involving secured lending to Cayman Islands companies, partnerships and unit trusts (including hedge funds and private equity funds). I have extensive experience on fund finance matters and have worked on some of the largest and most high-profile cross-border consensual restructurings.

Before joining Mourant, I was Partner at another offshore law firm in the Cayman Islands for 12 years.

Prior to moving offshore, I worked at Bingham McCutchen LLP in London.

Professional qualifications

• Attorney in the Cayman Islands
• Solicitor, England & Wales (non-practicing)

Memberships

• Women in Fund Finance (Committee Member of North American Chapter)
• 100 Women in Finance, Cayman
• Cayman Islands Legal Practitioners Association – Education Committee

What the directories say

In Legal 500 Caribbean 2024, Alexandra is ranked as a Leading Individual in Banking, Finance and Capital Markets. A source comments: "The team I work with at Mourant (including Alexandra Woodcock and Finn Howie) is amazing. The team members consistently demonstrate expertise on matters of Cayman law, are very responsive and are consistently able to resolve issues." 

In Chambers and Partners Global 2024, Alexandra is ranked in Corporate and Finance. A source says: "Alexandra Woodcock is very solution-oriented and good at looking to see what fits the client's risk appetite. She also brings great practical ingenuity to the team."

Alexandra is recognised as a Women Leader and Market Leader in Banking in IFLR1000 2023.

In Chambers and Partners Global 2023, Alexandra is individually ranked in Corporate and Finance. A source quoted in the guide describes Alexandra as being "wonderful to work with."

In Legal 500 Caribbean 2023, Alexandra is a Recommended Lawyer in the area of Banking, Finance and Capital Markets.

Alexandra is listed as Market Leader in IFLR1000 in 2022.

"She is a very capable set of hands, and one that you can trust." "She is always helpful when new market developments come up." Chambers Global, 2022.

Chambers and Partners Global 2021 state Alexandra is, "very personable, knowledgeable and responsive, with an in-depth understanding of Cayman law."

IFC Powerwomen Top 200 2018: “Alex listens carefully to my questions and comments and responds quickly and clearly with analysis and advice aimed directly at the issue. She has an amazing ability to reduce complex issues into simple concepts that business people can understand."

Citywealth Leaders List 2018: "Alex has been wonderful to work with on our deals. In my practice, we work with many clever and responsive offshore counsels but Alex helps us unknot complex problems and structures with a flourish that I’m sure our clients notice and appreciate immensely."