Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds
Global Guide 2024 : British Virgin Islands
Band 1
About
Provided by Conyers
The first international law firm in the British Virgin Islands, our BVI practice was established in 1996. From that time, we have been at the heart of the jurisdiction’s development into an International Financial Centr. The Conyers BVI team comprises over 50 highly experienced lawyers, 16 of whom are based in our BVI office, with others in Hong Kong, London and Singapore providing advice to clients in those regions.
Conyers BVI financial & corporate practice is the market leader, particularly in offshore mergers and acquisitions, having advised on both the largest M&A transaction and the largest IPO in the jurisdiction to date. We regularly advise on finance matters involving either BVI borrowers or guarantors, providing timely and cost effective assistance to allow parties to close transactions as anticipated. Our finance, banking and investment fund practice is substantial and as a client you will benefit from our long-standing relationships with leading financial institutions, investment managers and private equity houses, as well as with Government and regulators. We advise the largest BVI hedge funds as well as start-up managers, delivering the relevant advice for the nature of the fund. We were instrumental in the establishment of the regulations permitting incubator funds and approved friends and family funds.
Chambers Review
Conyers is a premier offshore law firm with a strong reputation as a standout transactional group in the BVI. It regularly advises on very high-value, market-leading M&A transactions, and the firm's M&A expertise is complemented by considerable experience in bond issuances, IPOs and financing matters. The team consistently attracts a blue-chip client base of leading investment banks as well as major corporations from a variety of sectors.
Work Highlights
- Conyers acted as BVI and Cayman Island counsel to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings on its USD5.2 billion sale to Rand Parent, financed by Rand's issuance of senior secured notes valued at USD850 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Conyers provide quick and detailed advice and are unfazed by complexity."
"Conyers is an excellent law firm well experienced in complex transactions."
"They are always prompt and client-friendly, and their advice is commercial."
"Conyers provide quick and detailed advice and are unfazed by complexity."
"Conyers is an excellent law firm well experienced in complex transactions."
"They are always prompt and client-friendly, and their advice is commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Anton Goldstein maintains a commanding position in the market due to his excellent track record of assisting clients with private equity and M&A matters.
"He is a thoughtful and skilled corporate lawyer."
"Anton is very well respected and a man of great integrity."
"He's very relationship-driven and practical, with an understanding of commercial elements."
Robert Briant leads Conyers' corporate team in the BVI. He is a hugely experienced attorney with deep expertise in high-value M&A and private equity transactions. His broader practice covers a range of related fields, with noteworthy mandates also including high-value restructuring work.
"Robert is always great to work with."
"Robert is a safe pair of hands."
Rachael Pape is an up-and-coming partner at Conyers who advises on equity agreements, facilities and acquisitions.
"Rachael is a key partner to our business."
"Rachael is well regarded across the island. She does a very good job."
Ranked Lawyers at
Conyers
British Virgin Islands
Members
Provided by Conyers
Cillene O'Neal
Nicholas Kuria
Nina Goodman
Rachael Pape
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Conyers
Despegar
Diageo
Fix Price Group Ltd.
Government of the British Virgin Islands
King Street Capital
Marwyn
Telegram Group Inc.
Telereal Trillium
Industries
Provided by Conyers
Aerospace & Defence
Banks
Charities/Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drink Producers
Government
Health Care
Industrial Engineering
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Finance
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications
Transportation
Travel & Leisure