Global Guide 2026 : British Virgin Islands
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Collas Crill
Collas Crill's Dispute Resolution Team in BVI is led by David Harby. Its specialist team advises on litigation, restructuring, recovery and insolvency matters, co-ordinating advice from its multi-jurisdictional teams. The team frequently acts on contentious matters including asset tracing and shareholder claims, and have developed a niche in risk and regulatory work, particularly around Foreign Mutual Assistance requests and contentious insolvency.
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Collas Crill is a well-regarded Channel Islands law firm that fields a compact dispute resolution team in the BVI. It has a wealth of experience advising on insolvency and company restoration proceedings, and is equally highly capable when tackling shareholder disputes. The firm's BVI-based lawyers are frequently instructed on multi-jurisdictional matters alongside colleagues in the Cayman Islands and Channel Islands.
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They are able to respond with clarity, precision and urgency. Additionally, their proactive communication, especially when proposing solutions, helps bridge gaps and streamline decision-making.
One of the key strengths that distinguishes Collas Crill’s dispute resolution department is their pragmatic and client-focused approach.
Collas Crill is of the highest quality. Every team member is personable, capable and completely no-nonsense. They are committed to clients and able to give unvarnished and sensible advice.
Collas Crill are very responsive, clear and provide coherent advice.
Collas Crill are very collaborative, professional and offer a quick turnaround time. The team have a very clear understanding of the commercial background of the case and of client needs.
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Stuart Cullen acts on an array of contentious matters, including insolvency and shareholder disputes. He has considerable experience coordinating significant cross-border matters, and recently joined Collas Crill after leaving the BVI office of Dentons.
Stuart is able to handle very difficult issues with great skill and politeness.
Stuart has exceptional technical knowledge and is very good at what he does. He has great communication skills and is gifted academically, being able to produce work of very high quality.
Stuart Cullen is an excellent lawyer. His understanding of BVI commercial law is first-class, he is a tenacious and persuasive advocate, and his client manner is always friendly, open and pragmatic.
Michael Adkins is based in Guernsey, from where he regularly oversees significant BVI litigation proceedings. He is especially accomplished in shareholder disputes and has further experience concerning clinical negligence claims.
He is very good at planning and highlighting potential risks. We receive wise recommendations from him, which enables us to speed up the progress of our cases.
BVI Dispute Resolution: Cayman Islands or Channel Islands-based
Dispute Resolution
Provided by Collas Crill
Dave Marshall
Nia Statham
Anneka Williams
Fay O'Halloran
David Harby
Head of Department
Stuart Cullen
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Practice area: Dispute Resolution
Location: Guernsey
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