British Virgin Islands: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

In the recent judgment in Wang Wenwei v SPQR Limited Partnership, the BVI Commercial Court considered the novel issue of whether the Court has power to appoint provisional liquidators...

In a recent judgment, the BVI Court took a pragmatic approach to the question of service when facing failed Hague Convention service. The Court also demonstrated its pro-enforcement approach...

They demonstrate the BVI is a jurisdiction that is both respectful of the limits of its enforcement powers and robust in its willingness to give effect to valid New York Convention Awards.

In the recent judgment in Wang Wenwei v SPQR Limited Partnership, the BVI Commercial Court considered the novel issue of whether the Court has power to appoint provisional liquidators...

On 17 February 2025, the BVI Court recognised a Committee, appointed by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, with responsibility over the financial affairs of a family member who lacks capacity and has movable assets in the BVI.

Historically receiverships were viewed as a draconian remedy of last resort. Today, however, receivers are appointed to address a wide range of legal circumstances.

The British Virgin Islands Commercial Court has issued a significant ruling clarifying that liquidators should have broad powers to act without prior court approval, marking a departure from longstanding practice. Justice Mithani's decision in Jin Yao Holdings Ltd v Forever Winner International Ltd challenges the routine inclusion of sanction requirements in liquidation orders, restoring flexibility to insolvency practitioners while maintaining appropriate judicial oversight.

On 25 February, the UK Supreme Court delivered an important judgment in THG Plc v Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Ltd [2026] UKSC 6, on the application of the English statutory limitation periods (under the Limitation Act) to unfair prejudice petitions under s.994 of the Companies Act 2006

When is a former director liable for post-liquidation fiduciary breaches? The UK Supreme Court's decision in Mitchell and another (Joint Liquidators of MBI International & Partners Inc (in Liquidation)) v Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber (No 2) UKSC/2024/0076 answers that question.

On 17 February 2025, the BVI Court recognised a Committee, appointed by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, with responsibility over the financial affairs of a family member who lacks capacity and has movable assets in the BVI.

Historically receiverships were viewed as a draconian remedy of last resort. Today, however, receivers are appointed to address a wide range of legal circumstances.

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