With experience before the Commercial Court and the Court of Appeal, Conyers’ broad client base spans FTSE 100 and Fortune 100 companies, private equity funds, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s contentious offering is led by Mark Forte, who is a key port of call for public sector entities on asset tracing matters, while Richard Evans is skilled at shareholder and insolvency disputes. Tameka Davis enjoys over a decade of experience in offshore commercial litigation, while Jerry Samuel is skilled at contract disputes. Matthew Brown is an expert in insolvency law, while Jane Fedotova and Charles Goldblatt are other key team members.
Dispute resolution in British Virgin Islands
Conyers
Responsables de la pratique:
Mark Forte
Autres avocats clés:
Richard Evans; Tameka David; Jerry Samuel; Matthew Brown; Jane Fedotova; Charles Goldblatt
Les références
‘The team have been involved in almost all of the jurisdiction’s largest cases and are genuine experts with strength in depth across civil fraud, insolvency, restructuring, shareholder disputes, and niche areas such as shipping, costs, and jurisdiction work.’
‘They combine technical excellence with commercial insight, are notably responsive and pragmatic, and leverage innovation to deliver better outcomes.’
‘They are exceptionally knowledgeable and commercially minded, combining deep technical expertise with a solutions-focused approach and remaining personable and collaborative, even on high-pressure matters.’
Principaux clients
1MDB
Defiance Capital
Kingate Global Fund, Ltd
Kingate Euro Fund, Ltd
Grove Services
Google Asia PTE Ltd
Symphony Partners Limited
Next Global Investments Limited
Dynamic Link Venture Limited
Avalon Capital Partners Limited
King Bun Limited
AMS Holdings Limited
1MDB
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Angela Barkhouse, Carl Jackson, and Toni Shukla of 1MDB Energy Holdings Limited in seeking sanctions and/or directions regarding the production of a witness statement and exhibits, and to give evidence in Suit Number WA-22NCC-213-05/2021 in Malaysia.
- Represented Mr Cheong/Defiance Capital on a claim by the Joint Liquidators of the cryptocurrency fund, Three Arrows Capital (“3AC”), for declaratory and related relief concerning the legal and beneficial ownership of certain assets held by Mr Cheong/Defiance prior to 3AC’s collapse in June 2022.
- Represented the liquidators of Interpath BVI’s funds.
Harneys
Frequently engaged in high-value asset recovery matters, Harneys’ litigation offering is jointly led by Claire Goldstein and Christopher Pease. Goldstein is particularly active in multi-jurisdictional fraud matters, while Pease is noted for his capabilities in digital asset disputes. Andrew Thorp is experienced before the Privy Council, while Jonathan Addo heads the team’s contentious regulatory practice. James Petkovic was promoted to partner in 2025, while Kimberly Crabbe-Adams and Mark Wells are key associates within the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Claire Goldstein; Christopher Pease
Autres avocats clés:
Andrew Thorp; Jonathan Addo; James Petkovic; Kimberly Crabbe-Adams; Mark Wells
Les références
‘They can handle the largest and most ground-breaking cases in the jurisdiction. They combine technical strength with a refreshingly commercial approach, always putting the client’s needs first.’
‘They stand out for their exceptional expertise in managing complex, high-value multijurisdictional disputes, consistently delivering strategic and effective solutions against robust opposition.’
‘They are the go-to firm for BVI litigation, with strength in depth and knowledge that is second to none.’
Principaux clients
Kaisa
Kipford Ventures
Global Mining Development L.P
Gerald Metals LLC
Federal Republic of Nigeria
IQ EQ Global Investor Services
Bybit Fintech Limited (BVI) (Bybit BVI)
GSHL
Green Elite
Pagarani v Pagarani
The bankruptcy trustee – In the matter of Kwok Ho Wan (AKA Miles Guo)
Hector DAO
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Kaisa in its successful landmark restructuring of over US$15 billion in onshore and offshore debt, marking the largest offshore debt restructuring of a Chinese real estate company sanctioned to date.
- Represented Kipford Ventures, a company connected to Russian businessmen Dmitri and Alexei Ananyev, in defending a US$180 million claim brought by Alfa-Bank, a sanctioned entity.
- Scored a landmark result for claimants Global Mining Development L.P. (Global) and Gerald Metals LLC, in the registration and enforcement of arbitration awards against China National Gold Hong Kong Limited (CNG)
Ogier
Ogier’s dispute resolution practice is geared to handle shareholder disputes, insolvency, and contentious trust matters. Brian Lacy is experienced in joint venture disputes, while Nicholas Brookes and Sarah Thompson specialise in digital asset disputes. Nicholas Burkill is knowledgeable of breach of fiduciary matters, while Daniel Burkitt, Sarah Latham, and Alexander Muksinov are other key team members.
Responsables de la pratique:
Brian Lacy: Nicholas Brookes
Autres avocats clés:
Sarah Thompson; Nicholas Burkill; Daniel Burkitt; Sarah Latham; Alexander Muksinov
Les références
‘They are well resourced and responsive, which is essential in the fast-paced world of offshore litigation, often focused on injunctions and other interim relief.’
‘They have a large team for Tortola, with strength in depth that others do not. They are able to field cases at the right level in the right circumstances.’
‘They have a wide range of skilled lawyers with real expertise.’
Principaux clients
Christopher Farmer and Russell Crumpler of Teneo as Joint Liquidators of Three Arrows Capital, Ltd (in Liquidation) (The Founders Claim)
Three Arrows Capital, Ltd (in Liquidation) – via its Joint Liquidators, Teneo (The Liquidation)
Al Thani Royal Family of Qatar
Mr Luke Almond and Ms So Kit Yee Anita of Ernst & Young, as Joint Liquidators of Tsinghua Unigroup International Co Ltd (« TUI ») and Unigroup International Holdings Ltd (« UIH ») (both in Liquidation)
BTA Bank
Carosan Ltd
Paul Pretlove (Receiver of the R&S Trust), Kalo (BVI) Limited
Colin Wilson and Cosimo Borrelli, in their capacity as Receivers over the shares in Soremi Investments Ltd.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Three Arrows Capital, Ltd (in Liquidation), via its joint liquidators, Teneo, on a large-scale crypto insolvency.
- Acting as lead counsel to BTA Bank, which alleges that is has been the victim of a complex scheme of civil fraud.
Walkers BVI
Highlighted for its in-depth expertise in insolvency, Walkers BVI is a strong choice for high-net-worth individuals, private banks, and trust companies on contentious matters. Oliver Clifton is highly proficient in asset tracing, while Rosalind Nicholson is knowledgeable of corporate governance. Iain Tucker is versed in freezing orders, while Colleen Farrington is experienced before the Privy Council.
Responsables de la pratique:
Oliver Clifton; Rosalind Nicholson
Autres avocats clés:
Iain Tucker; Colleen Farrington
Les références
‘They have highly experienced litigators who know which points to take and how to manage clients unfamiliar with offshore work.’
‘They are an elite team offering London-standard service offshore, which few others can match.’
‘They have great experience handling complex, multi-jurisdictional matters before the BVI courts.’
Principaux clients
JSC CB Privatbank
Bunge SA
Cargill Group
C2 Capital Limited
FalconX Limited
FTX Trading Ltd
Ikon Shina LLC
HSBC
Pramod Mittal
Tristan Oil Limited
Incredible Power
Esben Finance Limited
Teneo
Grant Thornton
Kroll
Interpath
Principaux dossiers
- Represented JSC CB PrivatBank in securing a US$2.6 billion freezing order over 67 BVI companies and continues to police the order and protect assets, including addressing risks from recent BVI company law amendments.
- Represented the FTX group on BVI and Cayman law matters in connection with its high-profile US Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
- Represented the Cargill Group in defending US$14 billion fraud proceedings brought by Russia’s National Bank Trust, including challenging BVI jurisdiction and seeking to set aside service out of the jurisdiction.
Appleby
Reputed for its expertise in shareholder disputes and insolvency matters, Appleby’s recent case load encompasses trust litigation and asset tracing. With over 25 years of contentious experience, Andrew Willins KC oversees the team, and he is skilled at professional negligence matters. Daniel Mitchell is often engaged in trust disputes, while Olwyn Barry is versed in cross-border fraud matters. Tamara Cameron and Fay O'Halloran are other key team members.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrew Willins
Autres avocats clés:
Daniel Mitchell; Olwyn Barry; Tamara Cameron; Fay O’Halloran
Les références
‘They are incredibly commercial and responsive.’
‘They are one of the strongest restructuring and insolvency teams in the Caribbean. They are my go-to team.’
‘They are outstanding on aggressively fought disputes.’
Principaux clients
Louis Dreyfus Commodities
Multibank
Gaving and Lanecraft
Amicorp
Hollysys
Sanlam Trustees
AO Alfa Bank
Petrolin
Lion Best Global Limited
Rayley
Tether
Bitfinex
Petrocas Energy Ventures
Peak Hotels & Resorts Limited – In Liquidation
Principaux dossiers
- Represented a group of international commodities brokers in a significant billion-dollar piece of litigation brought by National Bank Trust, an entity controlled by the Russian Central Bank, which alleges that they were the recipients of fraudulent payments.
- Represented Rana Al-Aggad in a significant piece of trusts and estates litigation, which resulted in a novel provisional liquidation of a dissolved foreign company.
- Represented Multibank in sprawling litigation over 22 claims and appeals, with related litigation in three other jurisdictions, and obtained the striking out of claims and the discharge of injunctions on a second application.
Carey Olsen
Carey Olsen’s dispute resolution practice covers asset-tracing, debt restructuring, and professional negligence matters. Alex Hall Taylor KC oversees the team and is an expert in civil fraud, while Richard Brown is focused on insolvency matters. Simon Hall handles contentious trust and probate matters, while Sara Malik and Dean Robson are other key team members.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alex Hall Taylor KC
Autres avocats clés:
Richard Brown; Simon Hall; Sara Malik; Dean Robson
Les références
‘They are a responsive, thorough, and highly motivated team, competent at every level.’
‘They are tailor-made for large-scale disputes: proactive, thoughtful, creative, and innovative.’
‘Carey Olsen’s BVI disputes practice goes from strength to strength. They are excellent from top to bottom: great lawyers who fight their client’s corner ferociously, yet remain a pleasure to work with.’
Principaux clients
R&S Trust
Geneva Trust Company
Todd Snyder
Kenworth Industrial Limited
Glazer Capital Management
Glazer Funds
Access Bank
Sino Century
Von der Heydt Invest SA
Leticia
Seaport Global Securities LLC
Aevoe
Villa Cornucopia Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Geneva Trust Company, trustee of a multi-billion-dollar BVI trust, in beneficiary proceedings seeking its removal for alleged misconduct, with judgment and consequential orders handed down in early 2025.
- Represented the estate of the late Mr Igor Yeremeiev in a dispute concerning his interest in the West Oil Group and Continuum Group in Ukraine.
- Advised Todd Snyder, Plan Administrator of Terraform Labs, in US bankruptcy proceedings following its high-profile collapse and multi-billion-dollar investor losses.
Mourant
Praised for its ‘responsive and reliable advice on BVI insolvency issues’, Mourant’s dispute resolution offering is led by Jennifer Jenkins. Jenkins’ practice encompasses asset recovery, while Eleanor Morgan has a broad insolvency practice. Shane Donovan is proficient in corporate and shareholder disputes, while Sophie Christodoulou handles trust disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jennifer Jenkins
Autres avocats clés:
Eleanor Morgan; Shane Donovan; Sophie Christodoulou
Les références
‘The team has been excellent in providing timely, responsive, and reliable advice on BVI insolvency issues.’
‘Shane Donovan has been lead attorney on all restructuring matters. He has been creative, responsive, practical, and effective.’
‘Jennifer Jenkins is a stand out lawyer in the BVI practice at Mourant. She is a skilled litigator with specialisms in civil fraud, insolvency, and arbitration. She is highly recommended.’
Principaux clients
Algosabi Family
Romay Family
Linxens Holding SAS
Grant Thornton
Allenfield Limited
Reznik Paz Nevo Trusts Ltd
Interpath (BVI)
Her Highness Shaikha Sara bin Hamad Al Thani
Principaux dossiers
- Represented the respondents and affected third parties to a freezing injunction and receivership order relating to the enforcement of a US$68 million Saudi arbitration award in the BVI.
- Represented the court-appointed joint liquidators of Sancus Financial Holdings Ltd, a significant shareholder in the Bank of Asia.
- Represented the Romay Family in relation to their claim against several offshore advisory firms operating in the BVI, Mexico, Curacao, New Zealand, and Barbados.
Campbells
Praised for its ‘commercial acumen in insolvency and restructuring matters’, Campbells is skilled at commercial disputes. Grant Carroll leads the team and is well-versed in trust litigation, while Mark Goodman is a key port of call for liquidators, creditors, and shareholders. Jomokie Phillips is experienced in compulsory acquisition disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Grant Carroll
Autres avocats clés:
Mark Goodman; Jomokie Phillips
Les références
‘Campbells stands out for its deep specialist knowledge and commercial acumen in insolvency and restructuring matters. We have consistently found their advice to be legally robust, commercially pragmatic, and delivered with exceptional responsiveness.’
‘The team demonstrates an acute understanding of insolvency officeholder duties and litigation strategy, providing advice that is both technically precise and aligned with broader case objectives.’
‘The individuals we work with at Campbells consistently demonstrate a rare combination of technical expertise, commercial judgment, and genuine commitment to achieving outcomes. What sets them apart is not just their deep knowledge of insolvency law, but their ability to apply it with clarity, creativity, and purpose. ’
Principaux clients
Nathan Mills and Martin Trott of RH Restructuring as the Joint Liquidators of All Blue North Star 1 and All Blue Investment Manager (in Liquidation)
Eletson Corporation
Lopag Trust Reg and Admintrust as the trustees of the Perry Family Trust
Stephen Cork and Hadley Chilton of Cork Gully as the Joint Liquidators of Yield App Limited
James Drury and Mike Leeds of Interpath as the trustees in bankruptcy of Carson Wen
China National Gold Group Hong Kong Limited
Osman Mohammed Arab & Wong Kwok Keung as the Trustees in bankruptcy of Pan Sutong
Creditors Committee to Kingate Global Fund Limited
Paul Pretlove of Interpath as the liquidator of Blanche Union Limited and 9 other entities
Paul Pretlove, David Standish, and James Drury of Interpath as the Joint Liquidators of 3 Arrows Fund Limited
Barry Lynch and Wesley Edwards of Alvarez & Marsal (as Joint Liquidators of Ace Decade Holdings Limited and Dawn State Limited)
Ryan Jarvis of Deloitte as the Receiver of Direct Investments Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for the Liquidator of CL Financial Limited, one of the largest privately held corporations in the entire Caribbean prior to its liquidation, in relation to its US$4 billion liquidation.
- Represented the Joint Liquidators of All Blue North Star 1 and All Blue Investment Manager, BVI-incorporated companies, in relation to proceedings and actions in the UK, USA, BVI, and the Cayman Islands to investigate recoveries for the Liquidation Estate.
- Represented the current board of directors of Eletson Corporation and Eletson Gas in a dispute with the former board of directors of the companies, as well as Harneys Westwood and Riegels (BVI) LP.
Forbes Hare
Noted for its track record in big-ticket trust litigation, Forbes Hare is geared to handle investment fund disputes and corporate insolvency matters. William Hare is experienced in domestic disputes involving trusts, while Robert Nader is skilled at commercial arbitration. Gareth Timms is highly proficient in commercial litigation, while Christopher Bromilow is another key team member.
Responsables de la pratique:
Robert Nader; William Hare
Autres avocats clés:
Gareth Timms; Christopher Bromilow
Les références
‘The team is very competent, and they provide very clear and practical solutions.’
‘A great all-round team. They are client-centric.’
‘Rob Nader is an outstanding litigator. He understands his clients’ needs and responds with pragmatic and realistic advice.’
Principaux clients
Xin Gang Power Investments Limited
National Commercial Bank of Anguilla
Keiran Hutchison and Roy Bailey as joint liquidators of Northern and Western Insurance Company Limited
(Matthew Richardson and Nicholas Wood as joint receivers and then liquidators in the Vidatel litigation)
Peter Greaves and Alexander Lower as joint liquidators of Ample Source International Limited
Emergent Fidelity Technologies
Discovery Key Investments Limited
An English Bankruptcy Trustee
Principaux dossiers
- Represented clients in multi-jurisdictional Floreat banking litigation.
- Represented the main defendants in the litigation concerning Xin Gang Power Investments Limited, a leading case on the court’s winding up jurisdiction and parties’ autonomous agreements to arbitrate their disputes
- Represented the liquidators of Emergent Fidelity Technologies (and FTX-linked bankruptcy with related proceedings in the Caribbean and United States).
HFW
Often acting for high-net-worth, insolvency practitioners, and banks, HFW’s key strengths lie in shareholder disputes, asset tracing, and Insolvency Act claims. Scott Cruickshank oversees the practice and is well-versed in trust litigation, while David Chalcraft is knowledgeable of trust structures. Key associates in the practice include James Henson, Daniel Leveson, and Rick Brown.
Responsables de la pratique:
Scott Cruickshank
Autres avocats clés:
David Chalcraft; James Henson; Daniel Leveson; Rick Brown
Les références
‘They are not only experts in their fields but also incredibly responsive and approachable. What stood out was how personally invested they were in my case, always keeping me informed and making the process clear and manageable. I felt supported every step of the way and would recommend them without hesitation.’
‘The team at HFW is exceptional. They are easy to work with, highly reactive, and consistently think outside the box to deliver innovative solutions. Their expertise, dedication, and client-centric approach set them apart from other firms. HFW’s commitment to excellence and their ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances make them a trusted partner in our success.’
‘They have a very international setup with very capable litigators in all jurisdictions, allowing them to handle complex international dispute resolution matters with ease.’
Principaux clients
Interpath
Deloitte
Kevin Hellard and Matthew Richardson as the Joint Liquidators of Twenty-Two East Limited
Mark Byers and Matthew Richardson as the Joint Liquidators of Pioneer Freight Futures Company Limited
Matthew Richardson as the Liquidator of Ganiol Finance Ltd
Kroll
Interpath
Ryan Jarvis and Choi Tze Kit, Sammy as the Joint Liquidators of RZ3262019
Principaux dossiers
- Represented ABC Orjiako on the Access Bank v ABC litigation, a high-value, complex, cross-border dispute with a claim value in excess of US$240 million.
- Acting for the Joint Liquidators of Three Arrows Fund Limited, the feeder fund to Three Arrows Capital.
- Represented the Joint Liquidators of Pioner Forward Freight Futures in the legacy case of Byers v Chen.
Maples Group
Often handling cross-border disputes, Maples Group’s key strengths lie in contractual disputes, fraud, and trust matters. The practice is overseen by Matthew Freeman, who is informed in corporate restructuring and insolvency. Stuart Rau provides the team with expertise in financial services, while Scott Tolliss is vastly experienced before the Eastern Caribbean Courts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Matthew Freeman
Autres avocats clés:
Stuart Rau; Scott Tolliss
Les références
‘They are a highly focused, client-centric team, led by Matthew Freeman, who is an outstanding litigator.’
‘They are a full-service legal provider, with strong offshore expertise.’
‘They are well-coordinated, easy to work with, and highly effective at getting things done.’
Principaux clients
China Evergrande Group
Country Garden
ADM Asia-Pacific Trading PTE LTD
ADM Germany GMBH
Happy Lion Ventures Limited
Chinex Limited
Sunpower Business Group PTE Ltd
Tournan Trading PTE LTD
Sunac China Holdings Limited
The directors of Shengjian (BVI) Limited
Powerlong Real Estate (BVI) Holdings Limited
Goldman Sachs and Peppertree Capital
Gulf Capital
PT Ventures
John Skelton and Matthew Richardson as joint liquidators of LT Prime Secured SPC Limited
Principaux dossiers
O'Neal Webster
O’Neal Webster’s recent caseload encompasses liquidation proceedings, shareholder disputes, and contentious trust and probate claims. Paul Dennis KC oversees the team, and he is often engaged in contentious commercial matters, while Nadine Whyte Laing is skilled at Norwich Pharmacal applications.
Responsables de la pratique:
Paul Dennis KC
Autres avocats clés:
Nadine Whyte Laing
Principaux clients
Carey Olsen
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and Conservators
Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP, who are acting for Jamestown Marine Limited and Les Joubert, on complex jurisdictional and liability issues arising from a fatal maritime accident involving a Cayman-registered vessel in BVI waters.
- Represented Patrick Antoine on a high-value commercial dispute involving a breach of a joint venture agreement.
- Acted for Liao Hwang Hsiang and Liao Wen Toh in opposing an application to remove Liao Hwang Hsiang as the administrator of the estate of Liao Yo-Chang (also known as Joe Liao), deceased.
Withers
Counting high-net-worth individuals, trustees, insolvency practitioners, and global financial institutions on its client roster, Withers is led by Sara-Jane Knock and Sinead Harris. Knock is experienced in liquidations and is proficient in corporate litigation, while Harris handles shareholder disputes. Hussein Haeri KC leads the firm’s public international law practice, while Lauren Peaty and Jan Alessandrini are other key team members.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sara-Jane Knock; Sinead Harris
Autres avocats clés:
Hussein Haeri KC; ile Lauren Peaty; Jan Alessandrini
Les références
‘Sara Jane has been an delight to work with. She is strategic, pro-active, and brings with her a light-heartedness’ which makes working with her a dream. ’
‘A team with great depth of experience in BVI litigation, which handles the most high-profile litigation on the island. It links very well with its Hong Kong and other jurisdictional offerings.’
‘Sara-Jane Knock is responsive, collaborative, and has great instincts. Jan Alessandrini is an up-and-coming star, with great drafting and knowledge of BVI law and procedure. ’
Principaux clients
Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co Ltd
Goods Technology Starting International Limited
G-Force Int’l Co Ltd
Qooster Holdings Limited
Mills, Nathan and Chan, Hoi Yan Amy as Liquidators of Capital Ring Enterprises Ltd and Exquisite Honor Holdings Ltd
Principaux dossiers
Baker & Partners
Baker & Partners LLP, led in the BVI by Shaun Reardon-John and backed by managing partner Stephen Baker in Jersey, is noted for its growing disputes practice, with strong expertise in complex cross-border litigation. Reardon-John has over a decade of experience in Caribbean litigation matters and is skilled at shareholder disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Shaun Reardon-John; Stephen Baker
Les références
‘They are an experienced and accomplished team. Shaun Reardon-John has practiced in the BVI for many years and has built a team around him who reflect his determination and who complement each other perfectly.’
‘Shaun Reardon-John is an experienced Caribbean lawyer, whose years of experience in the BVI make him a valuable asset to the firm. His ability to think outside the box is renowned, as is his grit and determination to do what is best for the client, an old-fashioned trait but one he should be proud of.’
‘A nimble, adaptable, good quality team.’
Principaux clients
Kroll as liquidators of 1MDB related entities
Government of Malaysia
Kroll (as liquidators of 1MDB related entities/1MDB v Amicorp)
Ryan Jarvis and Elizabeth Cava (Deloitte) as Joint Liquidators of Beauty Yachts PTY Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advising on 1MDB the world’s biggest asset recovery case totalling USD 7.65 billion.
- Advising on asset recovery efforts and enforcing a BVI Judgment which was obtained by Nissan Motor Company against, among others, its former Chairman, Carlos Ghosn.
Collas Crill
Jointly overseen by Michael Adkins and David O’Hanlon, Collas Crill is reputed for its expertise in shareholder, M&A, and trust disputes. Adkins is well-versed in financial services disputes, while Hanlon handles professional negligence matters. Dave Marshall is another key team member.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Adkins; David O’Hanlon
Autres avocats clés:
Dave Marshall
Les références
‘The team was commercial and precise, producing clear, well‑reasoned advice on tight timelines.’
Principaux clients
Domidias Limited
Merbau Synergy Limited
Flemingo International Limited
UIRC-GSA International, LLC
Cardinal Health, Inc
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Domidias Limited and Merbau Synergy Limited, two BVI corporate defendants, in a multi-jurisdictional, multi-party unlawful means conspiracy claim valued at in excess of US$1billion.
- Represented Flemingo International (BVI) Limited in defence of claims brought by Hemchand Chaturbhuj Das Gandhi, a minority creditor and shareholder of the company.
- Acting on behalf of UIRS-GSA International, LLC, the US parent company of a group of companies in relation to the restoration of UIRC-GSA (BVI) Limited (the BVI Company).
Dentons
Highlighted for its strength in fraud, shareholder disputes, and arbitration matters, Dentons is jointly led by Stuart Cullen and LaKeisha John-Farrell. Stuart Fitzsimmons is a key banking and finance practitioner, while Benjamin Drakes handles asset tracing, cross-border restructuring, and insolvency. Nina Roheman provides the team with expertise in personal injury, land contracts, and employment matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stuart Cullen; LaKeisha John-Farrell
Autres avocats clés:
Stuart Fitzsimmons; Benjamin Drakes; Nina Roheman
Les références
‘They integrate superbly with the wider global network, and the BVI team is particularly good at providing a seamless service with a single contact point, effectively project managing their colleagues across the Caribbean.’
‘They have a good presence across a number of Caribbean jurisdictions, providing local support while ensuring BVI standard advice and service.’
‘They punch well above their weight thanks to the co-operation and support of the wider Dentons infrastructure, particularly the London and Hong Kong offices.’
Principaux clients
Scenery Journey Ltd
The Judicial Administrator of Banco Santos SA
Grant Thornton BVI
Alvarez & Marsal
BDO
Siltech PMR PTY Ltd
220 Barry Road PTY Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Scenery Journey Ltd (China Evergrande Group) on resisting an application to liquidate the company.
- Representing the Brazilian court-appointed judicial administrator of Banco Santos, regarding its status as a creditor seeking to recover assets expropriated by a BVI company that is now in liquidation.
- Representing the liquidators from Grant Thornton BVI of CL on financial claims of approximately US$5 billion.
Kobre & Kim
With experience before both onshore and offshore courts, Kobre & Kim is praised for its ‘powerful presence in the field of dispute resolution, asset recovery, and the enforcement of judgments.’ Timothy de Swardt oversees the team and is well-versed in fraud proceedings, while Merrick Watson is skilled at insolvency litigation. Mungo Lowe is focused on asset recovery and handles international arbitration.
Responsables de la pratique:
Timothy de Swardt
Autres avocats clés:
Merrick Watson; Mungo Lowe
Les références
‘Since opening its office in the BVI more than a decade ago, Kobre & Kim has established a powerful presence in the field of dispute resolution, asset recovery, and the enforcement of judgments – the staple diet of the BVI High Court.’
‘Merrick Watson is a seasoned litigator, renowned for his encyclopaedic knowledge of BVI practice and procedure.’
‘Timothy de Swardt is an erudite, thoughtful strategist.’
Principaux clients
A Fortune 500 oil and gas company
Skatteforvaltningen (“SKAT”) ~ Danish Ministry of Customs and Taxation
Paul Pretlove of Interpath (BVI), as Liquidator of FCI Markets Inc
Two high-net-worth individuals, one of whom is a former Brazilian politician
EFG Bank and certain affiliates
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Sang Cheol Woo with simultaneous proceedings in Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, the British Virgin Islands, New York, Massachusetts, and California to recognise and enforce a US $16 million Korean court judgment that was affirmed by the Supreme Court of Korea.
- Advising a Fortune 500 oil and gas company on strategies for the global monetisation of a U.S. $175 million arbitral award handed down by the LCIA against a BVI company and a Bahamian company.
- Represented SKAT, the Customs and Tax Administration of the Kingdom of Denmark, in seeking the Court-mandated production of documentary evidence in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands for use in a multi-district litigation proceeding.
MKS Law
MKS Law is praised for its ‘very strong practice in civil fraud and asset tracing.’ Martin Kenney has expertise in multijurisdictional economic crime and serious fraud, Andrew Gilliland heads the firm’s litigation offering, and Dan Wise specialises in complex cross-border disputes.
Responsables de la pratique:
Martin Kenney; Dan Wise; Andrew Gilliland
Les références
‘MKS Law has a very strong practice in civil fraud and asset tracing, with an impressive array of very high-value and complex cases.’
‘Martin Kenney is very commercial and has an excellent ‘bedside manner’ with clients.’
‘Andrew Gilliland gets very good results.’
Principaux clients
Nissan Motor Co Ltd
PLH Receivership
Government of the Virgin Islands (British)
Joint Liquidators of Stanford International Bank
Bittar Holdings Limited
Union Goal
Principaux dossiers
- Acted in Nissan V Carlos Ghosn; this involved a very high-profile and complex recovery action brought by Nissan against its former CEO, Carlos Ghosn. The matter involved significant issues arising from breach of fiduciary duty, and of international enforcement following success at a trial before the BVI Commercial Court.
- Acting for Interim Receiver-Manager Marcus Wide, appointed by Antigua’s High Court in December 2023 over PLH (Barbuda) Limited, overseeing a disputed US$1bn+ luxury resort project.
- Acting for the Claimants (Ming) in a Hong Kong property family shareholding dispute. After a 2023 valuation trial, judgment in November 2024 awarded them the full amount sought, marking the BVI’s first published ruling on minority discount.