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Conyers

Offshore: Trusts

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : British Virgin Islands


Conyers

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About

Provided by Conyers

Our BVI private client and trust practice specialises in all aspects of contentious and non-contentious trust matters, advising companies, high net worth individuals and family offices. Our expertise includes the establishment of trust structures for tax and estate planning purposes, restructuring trusts with or without court assistance, and advising on trustee powers and duties, cross-border succession, and testate and intestate issues for BVI situated assets.

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Offshore: Trusts - British Virgin Islands

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

The Conyers team is experienced with both planning and litigation for complex trust matters. It often works with international clients on cross-border structuring and establishment of local trusts, as well as family governance and estate and tax advice.

Strengths

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  • Conyers in the BVI is good at being collaborative but also providing substantive input of their own. They are very good at working with other teams on multi-jurisdictional matters, which makes them very user-friendly.

    Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Conyers is very responsive and proactive. They understand how to work together with fellow advisors to protect the best interests of the client, including educating the client as to why some steps are necessary.

    Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The attorneys from Conyers with whom I have worked all have demonstrated a quick grasp of the issues raised by my client and/or me and worked quickly to address those issues.

    Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Conyers has the ability to navigate complex issues. They provide really good client service, and they are practical in terms of how to propose solutions. They know risk tolerance, and that really helps when advising someone in terms of pros and cons and then coming to the best solution.

    Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Matthew Brown
    Band 2Matthew Brown

    Matthew Brown

    Matthew Brown is a rising partner, working with both trustees and beneficiaries in complex cross-border trust disputes.

    • Matthew Brown was very supportive and made an excellent team.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
  • British Virgin Islands, expertise based abroad in Cayman IslandsRobert Lindley
    British Virgin Islands, expertise based abroad in Cayman IslandsRobert Lindley

    Robert Lindley

    Robert Lindley of Conyers advises on complex cross-border trusts matters and is well regarded for his BVI work, which includes disputes and noncontentious mandates.

    • Robert Lindley is knowledgeable and reliable, and an easy person to work with.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • I see Robert Lindley as just an outstanding lawyer. He is very detailed, and if there is a problem or legal issue to assess, then he does it very quickly. He knows what the crucial points are.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Robert Lindley has been my primary contact, and he is outstanding in terms of responsiveness, knowledge, thoroughness and diligence.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Robert Lindley has a very good collaborative relationship with us and with the client.

      Offshore: Trusts respondentHigh Net Worth

Ranked Individuals at Conyers (2)

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