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Forbes Hare

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : British Virgin Islands

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Dispute Resolution - British Virgin Islands

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Forbes Hare is a well-established offshore law firm with its headquarters in the BVI. It is well known for its experience handling major distressed investment fund cases and has further capabilities across the broader spectrum of restructuring and insolvency. It is well accustomed to representing receivers, liquidators and entities in liquidation. The team also offers experience in significant shareholder and trust disputes.

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Work Highlights

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  • Forbes Hare represented the Floreat Group in Cayman and BVI litigation proceedings collectively valued at more than USD1 billion.

Strengths

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  • They are extremely client-centric, responsive and a pleasure to work with.

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  • The Forbes Hare team have experience and expertise in arbitration coupled with a hands-on approach.

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  • We are very pleased with their work; their strategic insight is really good. The team is robust and thoughtful, especially in regard to thinking about alternative solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • William Hare
    William Hare

    William Hare

    Founding partner William Hare leads the litigation and insolvency team. He is highly experienced in liquidation and contentious restructuring matters, with further capabilities in high-value trust litigation and an array of other disputes work.

    • William Hare is a legal pioneer who is passionate about his clients. He is a standout offshore practitioner.

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    • William Hare is very experienced and thinks outside the box.

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    • He is an incredibly intelligent lawyer who gives good strategic advice.

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  • Robert Nader
    Robert Nader

    Robert Nader

    Robert Nader is a highly experienced BVI litigator who co-leads the Forbes Hare litigation and insolvency department. He handles a wide range of cases, including asset tracing and cross-border insolvency matters as well as shareholder disputes and commercial arbitration.

    • Robert Nader is a great team leader. He is immensely calm and reassuring. He is someone who is commercial and has a sensible strategic focus.

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    • Robert Nader is a leading BVI advocate who is exceptionally skilled at achieving results in difficult circumstances.

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    • Rob Nader is a seasoned advocate and he excels in complex merger litigation. He also has a likeable character and he builds trust easily with clients and the Bench.

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