FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : British Virgin Islands
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+1 284 494 4742Chambers Review
Appleby works with FinTech clients through its multidisciplinary global technology and innovation group. The firm supports leading technology companies and start-ups, and its lawyers have considerable expertise in matters concerning digital assets, blockchain and FinTech applications. It is particularly strong on data protection and information security.
Work Highlights
- Appleby advised Shift4 on its acquisition of Finaro in a deal worth USD575 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Appleby lawyers were very competent and thoughtful; I would entrust a complex matter to them. They have multi-jurisdictional expertise and were able to perform work quickly and efficiently."
"Appleby practitioners are learned but savvy. They are able to reason to convincing results from diverse and sometimes limited precedent."
"They're an excellent firm. In smaller markets such as the BVI, you don't always get counsel that meets international expectations and standards. With Appleby, we absolutely do."
"The Appleby lawyers were very competent and thoughtful; I would entrust a complex matter to them. They have multi-jurisdictional expertise and were able to perform work quickly and efficiently."
"Appleby practitioners are learned but savvy. They are able to reason to convincing results from diverse and sometimes limited precedent."
"They're an excellent firm. In smaller markets such as the BVI, you don't always get counsel that meets international expectations and standards. With Appleby, we absolutely do."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Jowett is based in Jersey but is a well-known expert in BVI blockchain and FinTech legal and regulatory matters. He assists with cryptocurrency matters, including token issuances and matters concerning NFTs, among others.
"Andrew is a pleasure to work with; he's knowledgeable, responsive, and proactive."
"He's creative and commercial and has done a really good job of connecting us with his colleagues in different jurisdictions to give us the right outcome."
"Andrew is top-notch. He understands the client's needs and he responds effectively to short timeframes. He distinguishes between material and insignificant issues and he is a pleasure to work with."