British Virgin Islands: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Together, they explore how offshore asset recovery is evolving. In this insightful conversation, Mark and Edward discuss fraud trends, judicial developments, and why the BVI continues to stand out...

On April 15, 2024, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (Territory of the Virgin Islands) ("the BVI Court"), held that even partial arbitral awards can be final and binding.

This guide explores the latest legislative, regulatory and enforcement developments in the British Virgin Islands and provides expert analysis on industry-wide topics including the local legal framework, the main stages of a fraud case, parallel proceedings, cross-jurisdictional mechanisms, recent developments, technology and other impacting factors.

The recent English Court of Appeal decision in Dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109 provides welcome clarification as to the test for obtaining a freezing injunction.

This decision relates to an appeal to the Privy Council out of the British Virgin Islands dealing with the question of staying winding up proceedings where there is an agreement to arbitrate.

On 19 June 2024, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council handed down its judgment in Sian Participation Corp (In Liquidation) v Halimeda International Ltd...

In a recent decision of Wycliffe Baird v David Goldgar and another, the Court of Appeal of Saint Christopher and Nevis has confirmed the position that an appeal can be struck out or dismissed...

On 29 November 2023, the UK Supreme Court (the "UKSC") handed down its decision in Wolverhampton City Council and others (Respondents) v London Gypsies and Travellers and others (Appellants).

By way of background to the appeal, the 1st to 6th respondents, in their capacity as minority shareholders, commenced derivative proceedings against the appellants.