Global Guide 2026 : British Virgin Islands
Ranked Individual
Provided by Emery Cooke
Emery Cooke is known for handling a spectrum of high-value dispute resolution work in the offshore commercial and financial sphere. The practice focuses on complex litigation, cross-border disputes and matters where detailed technical, procedural and strategic expertise is required. Types of Work:
Commercial Litigation
Insolvency and Restructuring Disputes
Trusts and Fiduciary Disputes
Asset Tracing and Recovery
Cross-Border and Multi-Jurisdictional Work
The firm has a proven track record of acting for: High-Net Worth individuals; International Banks and other financial institutions; Insolvency Practitioners and Restructuring professionals; Trustees and family offices.
Provided by Chambers
Emery Cooke is an independent BVI-headquartered boutique with a wealth of expertise in litigation and insolvency. In this regard it is highly experienced in asset tracing and matters involving freezing orders. The team also regularly assists with the enforcement of arbitral awards. Its associated office in Nassau is a notable benefit for clients with disputes spanning the BVI and the Bahamas.
Provided by Chambers
Emery Cooke represented CoinList, as one of the creditors, in the high-profile Three Arrows crypto liquidation.
Provided by Chambers
Emery Cooke has the responsiveness to appear in court on an urgent basis without instructing counsel. This is a particularly powerful tool in the BVI.
Emery Cooke's advice is sharp, clear and on point. The team is a true value-add to any file.
Emery Cooke is a nimble boutique law firm with deep roots in the BVI legal community.
Provided by Chambers
Andrew Emery is the founding partner of Emery Cooke and a well-established BVI disputes lawyer. He is capable of representing clients in a wide range of matters, with noteworthy recent experience relating to high-value bankruptcy and insolvency mandates.
Andrew Emery has an unparalleled understanding of the BVI courts and is considered a formidable advocate while also being well liked and highly respected by the BVI judiciary.
Andrew Emery is distinguished by his strategic approach to disputes, attention to detail and ability to navigate complex procedural issues efficiently.
Andrew is an extremely able and very capable practitioner. He attracts lots of good, high-profile work and is very hands-on.
Andrew seems to know about every case, solicitor and barrister in the business and has done so for years. His knowledge of the offshore legal world is encyclopaedic.
Head of Dispute Resolution
Provided by Emery Cooke
Mary-Frances Morris
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