Offshore: British Virgin Islands Law
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
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+44 (0)20 7614 5610Chambers Review
Carey Olsen provides high-quality expertise for a wide range of matters in the BVI including transactional work and litigation. Its experience allows it to assist clients in other offshore jurisdictions as well, such as the Cayman Islands and Bermuda.
Work Highlights
- Carey Olsen provided BVI and Cayman corporate and regulatory counsel to EQT AB in connection with its EUR7 billion combination with Baring Private Equity Asia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I never felt that Carey Olsen did not have the expertise we needed for our complex cross-border matter. The team are able to deal with such matters in a clear and concise manner."
"Carey Olsen is clearly very knowledgeable about BVI corporate law and trends in relation to structuring. They quickly grasp the detail and commercial drivers of the wider transaction, providing value-add by sharing their knowledge on BVI vehicles."
"Carey Olsen is able to provide advice on varying levels of complexity, and the team is top level on responding promptly."
"The team is outstanding - they're exceptionally responsive, always available, and able to work to extremely challenging time-lines. They always accommodate client requests with sound advice and show solid understanding of commercial drivers."
"I never felt that Carey Olsen did not have the expertise we needed for our complex cross-border matter. The team are able to deal with such matters in a clear and concise manner."
"Carey Olsen is clearly very knowledgeable about BVI corporate law and trends in relation to structuring. They quickly grasp the detail and commercial drivers of the wider transaction, providing value-add by sharing their knowledge on BVI vehicles."
"Carey Olsen is able to provide advice on varying levels of complexity, and the team is top level on responding promptly."
"The team is outstanding - they're exceptionally responsive, always available, and able to work to extremely challenging time-lines. They always accommodate client requests with sound advice and show solid understanding of commercial drivers."
Notable Practitioners
Jasmine Amaria is well regarded for her Cayman and BVI corporate and finance practice. She frequently advises companies and investment managers on acquisitions, fund formations and real estate purchases.
"Jasmine Amaria is a true superstar in the corporate and governance area. She is a delight to work with, she's extremely commercial, and she is a wonderful partner for our business."
"Jasmine is outstanding overall; she's responsive to client demands, she's pragmatic, and she's able to balance challenging client objectives with thoughtful technical input."
"Jasmine is exceptionally strong on client care, delivering pragmatic commercial legal solutions."
"I have had an extremely positive experience with Jasmine. She is smart, efficient, and very responsive."
Richard Brown demonstrates skills in commercial disputes in the BVI. He has special focus on insolvency, liquidation and asset recovery.
"Richard is excellent throughout."