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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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Appleby's corporate and finance group is a highly respected team with wide-ranging expertise encompassing M&A and restructuring mandates. The team has significant financing and debt capital markets experience, as well as advising on regulatory matters relating to cryptocurrency.
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Appleby acted as BVI counsel for Baring Private Equity Asia on its merger with EQT and its USD2.8 billion acquisition of the Tricor Group.
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"They are really commercial, pragmatic and technically well versed with documentation. They've gotten to the nub of the matter and are very responsive. They're a standout team."
"Appleby offers a highly qualitative service level and the team are always very flexible and responsive, regardless of the day or time or the complexity of the request."
"They give quick responses and have a good understanding of deal timetables."
"They are really commercial, pragmatic and technically well versed with documentation. They've gotten to the nub of the matter and are very responsive. They're a standout team."
"Appleby offers a highly qualitative service level and the team are always very flexible and responsive, regardless of the day or time or the complexity of the request."
"They give quick responses and have a good understanding of deal timetables."
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Jeffrey Kirk heads Appleby's BVI corporate practice as well as being office managing partner. He also regularly advises on high-value M&A and financing transactions.
"Jeff has a great level of service and sophistication."
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 transactions and an array of regulatory matters. In addition, he frequently advises on secured financings.
"Andrew is solutions-focused and responsive. He is our go-to lawyer for the BVI."
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Brittany Cummings
David Clark
Head of Department
Shana Simmonds-Lewis
Stuart Fee