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The British Virgin Islands is a British overseas territory and one of the world's pre-eminent international financial centres. It has a reputation for its strong regulatory framework and an entrepreneurial business community.

We opened our office in Tortola in 2012 and quickly developed an international reputation as a leading law firm that is well respected in the jurisdiction.

We provide accurate, timely, and clear advice to our clients, and we are able to draw on the expertise of other partners within the firm, many of whom are leaders within their fields.

Much of our work centres around international and cross border issues, and we work closely with our clients to ensure the most efficient, and cost effective, approach is taken to address their particular needs.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - British Virgin Islands

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Channel Islands heavyweight Mourant has a robust dispute resolution team based in the BVI which frequently handles cases alongside colleagues in other offices - notably, Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands. The group has impressive asset tracing and insolvency expertise. The team is additionally experienced in handling shareholder disputes, fraud cases and trust litigation. It advises a number of leading insolvency practitioners in the jurisdiction.

Work Highlights

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  • Mourant represented the respondent, Hollysys Automation Technologies, in contentious merger proceedings resulting from a shareholder petition brought before the BVI Commercial Court.

Strengths

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Mourant has strong knowledge of the BVI bankruptcy process and creditors' rights. Lawyers within the team are very clear and efficient communicators.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

I'm impressed by their ability to quickly understand complex facts and craft strategies and solutions. In addition, Mourant are extremely responsive, accessible and flexible in meeting client needs.

Dispute Resolution respondent
Global

Mourant's attorneys are bright, responsive and pragmatic.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Eleanor Morgan
2
Eleanor Morgan
2
Band 2

BVI managing partner Eleanor Morgan offers considerable insolvency know-how, particularly with regard to distressed investment funds. Her broader litigation practice also sees her handling a variety of significant trust disputes. She acts for a global client base which includes a number of prominent Middle Eastern families.

She's effective and she works hard. She has good experience in trust litigation.

Eleanor Morgan is definitely our go-to lawyer for company and trust matters. She tells it like it is, she's pragmatic and she gets straight to the point.

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Jennifer Jenkins
3
Jennifer Jenkins
3
Band 3

Jennifer Jenkins is well regarded for her expertise as a litigator. She has many years of experience, which includes acting for high net worth individuals and families in fraud-related claims concerning the control of BVI companies and partnerships. She also acts for receivers in insolvency proceedings.

Jennifer is an excellent all-around attorney. She is smart, creative, personable and always responsive. I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for BVI counsel.

Jennifer is one of the most approachable, adaptable and client-focused litigators I have ever met.

Jennifer brings serious experience and commitment to her cases.

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Shane Donovan
3
Shane Donovan
3
Band 3

Shane Donovan is a respected litigator who has standout experience relating to high-value liquidation, asset recovery and restructuring proceedings. He has experience acting for liquidators and receivers as well as shareholders and beneficial owners.

Shane is very smart and he has a good level of knowledge of insolvency laws.

Shane is very thoughtful in the way he presents and analyses things, making sure to give you options.

Shane is obviously very experienced in the BVI. He knows the court system, the judges and the market generally.

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Eleanor Morgan
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Eleanor Morgan
2
Band 2
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Jennifer Jenkins
3
Jennifer Jenkins
3
Band 3
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Shane Donovan
3
Shane Donovan
3
Band 3
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