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BVI Litigation Lens – Episode Two

From the increasing sophistication of cross-border disputes to the growing specialisation within the BVI legal community, Mark and Richard delve into the critical matters that continue...

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Robbing Peter To Pay Paul: BVI Appeal Court Guidance On Insolvent Company Payments

The BVI Court of Appeal in Byers v Chen confirmed that directors owe fiduciary duties to creditors when a company is insolvent or near insolvency...

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Maples Group

BVI Litigation Lens – Episode One (Video)

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...

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Judicial Recognition Of Partial Awards: The BVI Court's Ruling In Global/Gerald v CNG

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.

Worldwide Litigation

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Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm

Fraud, Asset Tracing And Recovery 2025 - British Virgin Islands (Commercial Dispute Resolution, CDR)

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Carey Olsen

Can A Foreign Judgment Form The Basis Of Insolvency Proceedings?

British Virgin Islands Insolvency

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Conyers

British Virgin Islands Litigation Guide 2025 (Chambers)

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Robert Kantowitz Co-Authors Influential NYSBA Report On Advocacy, Public Service, And Fair Judgment

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Sterlington PLLC

The Interplay Between Insolvency And Arbitration Proceedings: An Insight Into Developments Across Jurisdictions

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

BVI Court Recognises Appointment Of A Committee By Hong Kong Court Of First Instance Over The Financial Affairs Of Person Lacking Capacity

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

The Hague CAA's Second Annual Conference: Another Milestone For Aviation Dispute Resolution

British Virgin Islands Transport

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Sterlington PLLC

The Cryptosphere And Arbitration In The British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Technology

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Harneys

An Introduction To Arbitration In The British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Specific Performance In Arbitration: Is There A Binding Award?

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Navigating Company Strike Off In The British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Maples Group

Acting Without Standing: Risks In Litigation

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Appleby

BVI Beneficial Ownership Reporting Reminder: Key Filings, Updates And Exemptions

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Maples Group

Restructuring & Insolvency Comparative Guide

British Virgin Islands Insolvency

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Carey Olsen

Robbing Peter To Pay Paul: BVI Appeal Court Guidance On Insolvent Company Payments

British Virgin Islands Commercial

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Maples Group

Chambers Global Practice Guide To Insolvency 2024: British Virgin Islands

Throughout 2024, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) has remained one of the most significant international jurisdictions for company incorporations.

British Virgin Islands Insolvency

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Maples Group

BVI International Arbitration

The legislation governing arbitration in the British Virgin Islands (the "BVI") is the Arbitration Act 2013 (the "Arbitration Act" or the "Act").

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Baker & Partners

Freezing Injunctions In The BVI: A Recent Development From England

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.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

The Privy Council Winds Up Salford Estates

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.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Spencer West

The Dawn Of A New Day: The Interplay Of Arbitration And Insolvency Law Following The Privy Council's Decision In Sian Participation v Halimeda

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Baker & Partners

Standing Decisions And Privy Precedents: Principles Of Stare Decisis Applicable To Judgments Of The Privy Council

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Maples Group

Sian Of The Time: Privy Council Rejects Salford Estates Approach To Arbitration And Insolvency

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Maples Group

Guide To Freezing Orders In The British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Appleby

Winding Up Proceedings Prevail: Privy Council Confirms No Stay Of Liquidation In Favour Of Arbitration

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Where Public Policy Collides: Arbitration v. Insolvency

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Appleby

Arbitrating Trust Affairs - Come For Arbitration, Stay For Legal Proceedings (Podcast)

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Stay A While: The Interplay Between Winding-Up Proceedings And The Mandatory Stay Provisions Under The BVI Arbitration Act

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Walkers

Civil Procedure Takes A Bold Step: Unravelling The Changes To Service Out Of The Jurisdiction And The Civil Procedure Rules In The British Virgin Islands

Worldwide Litigation

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O'Neal Webster

Dutch Supreme Court Denies Major Arbitration Award - Sina HK Emerges Triumphant

Worldwide Litigation

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Harneys

Arbitrating Trust Affairs - Come For Arbitration, Stay For Legal Proceedings (Podcast)

The recent English case of Grosskopf v Grosskopf concerned an application by trustees for a stay of claims brought against them by a beneficiary. The beneficiary alleged misconduct...

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Stay A While: The Interplay Between Winding-Up Proceedings And The Mandatory Stay Provisions Under The BVI Arbitration Act

The recent decision of the BVI Commercial Court (the "Court") (the Hon. Justice Ingrid Mangatal (Ag.)) in Kenworth Industrial Limited v Xin Gang Power Investments Limited BVIHCOM 2023/0006...

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Walkers

Civil Procedure Takes A Bold Step: Unravelling The Changes To Service Out Of The Jurisdiction And The Civil Procedure Rules In The British Virgin Islands

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) was established by The West Indies Associated States Supreme Court Order 1967 (UK) (the Supreme Court Order), which gave effect to Section 6...

Worldwide Litigation

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O'Neal Webster

Dutch Supreme Court Denies Major Arbitration Award - Sina HK Emerges Triumphant

In a decision made on 15 March 2024, the Dutch Supreme Court denied the reinstatement of a US$116 million Netherlands Arbitration Institute award to Dutch developer Geosolutions...

Worldwide Litigation

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Harneys

How To Preserve Confidential Information In BVI Claims

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

How Claims Work In The BVI

We have created this guide to cover frequently asked questions on how claims and the claims process works here in the British Virgin Islands.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

CJEU Ruling Clarifies On Liability, Damages And TOMs For Data Breaches

The case involved a cyber-attack against the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency, resulting in a data breach affecting over six million individuals.

European Union Privacy

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Harneys

The "Inordinate, Inexcusable And Prejudicial" Delay (Podcast)

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...

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Newcomer Injunctions – A Tool In The Fight Against Crypto Fraud?

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).

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Splitting The Costs: The BVI Court Retains A Discretion To Order Costs At The End Of The Liability Phase Of A Split Trial

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

King Bun Limited And Others V. Lau Man Sang, James And Others – Claim No. BVIHC (COM) 2017/086

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Strengthened Collaboration Between BVI And PRC: A Precedent Of Enforcing A PRC Arbitral Award

Worldwide Litigation

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Carey Olsen

British Virgin Islands Litigation Guide 2024 (Chambers)

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Claimants All At Sea After Lost Anchor

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Maples Group

Navigating Defences And The Burden Of Proof On The New York Convention Chessboard: The BVI Court's Approach

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Insolvency 2023

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Maples Group

Tracing Wealth In The BVI In Aid Of Arbitration: Unravelling The Breach Of Fiduciary Duties

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Fintech Arbitration Disputes: The Caribbean And Silicon Valley Perspectives

British Virgin Islands Technology

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Conyers

What's "The Matter"? The UK Supreme Court's Decision On The Scope Of Arbitration Clauses

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

B2B, B2C, BVI – Crypto In The Caribbean

British Virgin Islands Technology

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Conyers

BVI Court Grants Anti-Suit Injunction

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Walkers

The Enforcement Of Foreign Judgements And Arbitration Awards In The British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Spencer West

Litigation Funding In The Offshore Jurisdictions: How Will The UK Supreme Court Decision In PACCAR Affect Offshore Litigation Funding?

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Appleby

All Change In The Eastern Caribbean As New CPR Comes Into Force

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

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