Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : British Virgin Islands
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+1 284 494 2233About
Provided by Harneys
Harneys has by far the largest litigation and insolvency department in the BVI; more than twice the size of any other. Our size allows us to provide partner-led service to our clients and to respond more quickly and with more resources when circumstances dictate.
No other law firm has the local knowledge or capability of our BVI litigation practice. We have played a leading role in all of the jurisdiction’s landmark matters of the last decade. Our market-leading BVI litigation department, together with those in our Hong Kong and London offices, provide Harneys clients with a significant edge over those represented by other law firms.
We have by far the most experienced non-contentious restructuring and insolvency team in the BVI. They work closely with our litigation department and together have pioneered many firsts in the BVI, from the onset of Norwich Pharmacal and cross examination orders, to contemporary recognition of receiverships.
Chambers Review
Harneys maintains a strong reputation in the dispute resolution field. Its sizeable team of lawyers is regularly mandated on multimillion-dollar shareholder disputes and asset recovery matters, in addition to trust litigation and applications for injunctive relief. It also benefits from the strengths of the firm's outstanding Hong Kong litigation department, often handling cases in tandem with Harneys teams based in the special administrative region.
Work Highlights
- Harneys represented the bankruptcy trustee in the Kwok Ho Wan ("Miles Guo") dispute over an alleged USD1 billion fraud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Harneys can handle disputes of any size and complexity and they work well with other teams. They are service-focused, and understand client needs in complex and cross-border matters."
"Their teams are savvy and up-to-date on all international issues."
"Harneys is client-oriented. They are responsive to client needs and sensitivities. They are creative in finding alternative solutions and tactics."
"Harneys can handle disputes of any size and complexity and they work well with other teams. They are service-focused, and understand client needs in complex and cross-border matters."
"Their teams are savvy and up-to-date on all international issues."
"Harneys is client-oriented. They are responsive to client needs and sensitivities. They are creative in finding alternative solutions and tactics."
Notable Practitioners
Claire Goldstein acts on BVI litigation proceedings, including asset tracing and insolvency matters. Her activity encompasses unfair prejudice claims, shareholder disputes and white-collar fraud work.
"Claire is an innovative solution-finder and one who is devoted to finding solutions for her clients. She is very strong in complex international situations."
"Claire is an excellent lawyer. She is highly commercial and can think outside of the box. She remains calm in difficult situations."
"Claire is a bright lawyer who gives sensible advice."
"Claire is an excellent team player and very knowledgeable about the BVI courts."
Peter Ferrer has a wealth of BVI litigation experience, regularly acting on high-value trust and shareholder disputes in addition to restructuring and insolvency proceedings. His clients include numerous high net worth individuals as well as major banks and accountancy firms.
Andrew Thorp is well versed in liquidation and unfair prejudice proceedings in addition to asset tracing and insolvency matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Harneys
British Virgin Islands
Clients
Provided by Harneys
Baker McKenzie
FTI Consulting
Grant Thornton
Jones Day
Krikor Kaysserlian Duarte e Forssell
Krios holdings
QVT
Standard Chartered Bank
Industries
Provided by Harneys
Financial institutions
Investment funds
Law firms
Private individuals