FinTech Guide 2026 : British Virgin Islands
Ranked Individual
Provided by Ogier
Ogier has established itself as the market leader in the Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands for advising on decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs), decentralised finance (DeFi), digital and blockchain-related platforms and digital assets generally. We also assist with creating, structuring and launching crypto and blockchain-related funds across our jurisdictions.
Our global, and multi-jurisdictional, team assists clients with creating, launching, funding and evolving their digital and decentralised projects and implementing blockchain and cryptocurrency related investment products.
With experts across our jurisdictions - including BVI, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg - we bring a global perspective to our work with clients, which includes launching cryptocurrency and blockchain related funds, both hedge and venture capital, plus private sales, airdrops and grants of tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and a variety of fundraising.
With a multi-disciplinary approach that brings together our sector-leading funds, corporate, finance, tax and regulatory experts, our dedicated team offers clients exceptional market insight, whatever your diverse needs.
We also provide truly expert disputes advice in relation to crypto matters where our best-in-class disputes and litigation practices leverage our unparalleled experience in this area to advise clients in some of the highest profile disputes and recoveries.
Provided by Chambers
Ogier's digital, blockchain and FinTech practice handles a wide range of work, including the issuing of cryptocurrency tokens. The team also works with clients on structuring and regulatory matters, IP and fund-raising mandates.
Provided by Chambers
They are very professional, efficient and effective as a firm, which is a treasured trait of offshore law firms. They work with urgency and are always practical in finding solutions.
Ogier is distinguished by its ability to provide integrated advice across investment funds, corporate and FinTech matters, supporting multi-jurisdictional transactions efficiently.
Ogier is very responsive. It has a deep team and can turn around requests in a short timeframe.
Provided by Chambers
Michael Killourhy is head of Ogier's BVI corporate department and an expert in blockchain and FinTech matters. He regularly advises cryptocurrency companies on token issuances and regulatory matters.
Michael combines expertise in both crypto/DeFi and traditional funds work. He is distinguished by his integrated, multi-jurisdictional approach.
Michael manages a highly effective team and always ensures that the most efficient and effective service is provided.
Michael is great to work with. He is very clear and to the point.
FinTech Legal
Provided by Ogier
Michael Killourhy
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Practice area: FinTech Legal
Location: Cayman Islands
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