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Appleby

Corporate & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : British Virgin Islands

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Appleby (BVI) Limited’s corporate and finance team is regularly instructed on high profile cross-border matters, and are recognised as true experts in the areas of energy, infrastructure and natural resources, as well as transportation , specifically shipping and aviation. Our global team are situated in offices that provide clients with access to BVI legal expertise in Asia, North and South America, the Caribbean and European time zones.

We are the top BVI firm with specialist expertise in the regulatory environment applicable to emerging technologies including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, digital assets and fintech. More recently, we have seen a continued growth in fund formations, investment business license applications and the continuation of funds into the BVI.  

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Corporate & Finance - British Virgin Islands

What the Team is Known For

Appleby's compact BVI corporate and finance group is a highly respected team with wide-ranging expertise. This encompasses several high-profile M&A matters, with a notably strong track record of acting for entities in the mining sector. Corporate restructuring is another area in which the firm has strong experience, acting for debtors as well as creditors. Beyond these fields, the team also has significant financing and debt capital markets experience, and it is further capable of advising on regulatory matters relating to cryptocurrency, digital assets and fintech.

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Work Highlights

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  • Appleby advised FTI Consulting on the BVI aspects of its USD372 million corporate restructuring.

Strengths

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  • Appleby has a strong group of lawyers with world-class capabilities.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • Appleby combine technical transactional knowledge with practical, solution-oriented advice. Their responsiveness and their understanding of market practices make them a highly valued partner.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

  • The lawyers at Appleby are responsive, pragmatic and very helpful.

    Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey Kirk
    Jeffrey Kirk

    Jeffrey Kirk

    Jeffrey Kirk heads Appleby's BVI corporate practice in addition to being office managing partner. He regularly advises on high-value M&A, investment fund and financing transactions, as well as capital markets issuances.

    • Jeff is great to work with. He is very knowledgeable.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Shana Simmonds-Lewis
    Shana Simmonds-Lewis

    Shana Simmonds-Lewis

    Shana Simmonds-Lewis is increasingly active on high-profile transactional work, including M&A and finance matters. She also has extensive experience advising on multifaceted cross-border restructuring arrangements.

    • Shana Simmonds-Lewis stands out for her combination of technical expertise, responsiveness and practicality. She is highly capable in cross-border matters.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Shana Simmonds-Lewis is responsive and thorough.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Shana Simmonds-Lewis is very knowledgeable and has a great way of handling of clients.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Shana's ability to anticipate issues, coordinate across jurisdictions and support the smooth running of complex transactions distinguishes her significantly.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Andrew Jowett
    Andrew Jowett

    Andrew Jowett

    Andrew Jowett divides his time between Appleby's offices in Jersey and the BVI. He has a wide range of experience, which touches upon high-value M&A and finance transactions as well as an array of regulatory matters.

    • Andrew Jowett is a very strong commercial lawyer. He's easy to work with and provides practical advice.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Andrew has lots of expertise on the BVI regulatory side.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Andrew is a very strong partner and a pleasure to work with.

      Corporate & Finance respondentGlobal
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Ranked Individuals at Appleby (3)

British Virgin Islands

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    Jeffrey Kirk

    Head of Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

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    Shana Simmonds-Lewis

    Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

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