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O'Neal Webster

Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

Global Guide 2026 : British Virgin Islands


O'Neal Webster

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About

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Known for providing prompt service, quality counsel, and viable solutions to challenging issues, O’Neal Webster’s Corporate & Commercial and Investment Funds and Regulatory lawyers have deep expertise in international and domestic corporate and commercial transactions, including advising on stock exchange listings, private equity transactions, joint ventures, redomiciliations, corporate arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, corporate restructuring, and related aspects of corporate and commercial law. They are instructed by top financial institutions, law firms, trust companies, investment houses, and corporations to handle high-value commercial transactions. The firm's deep roots in the BVI provide a seamless experience in navigating local governing bodies, courts, administrative offices, and enforcement regimes. The team is often the first choice for many when seeking counsel in large commercial financing and retail transactions in the BVI, including property acquisition, construction financing, structuring and restructuring of BVI funds, handling regulatory and compliance issues related to investment vehicles and often provide continuing legal advice and support throughout fund operations. Clients include U.S. and EU-based fund managers, closed-ended funds, open-ended funds, public funds, crypto funds, and segregated portfolio company funds.

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Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds - British Virgin Islands

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

O'Neal Webster is one of the leading BVI-headquartered law firms and it is well regarded by its peers in the offshore legal community. It has a robust transactional and commercial advisory practice, its lawyers offering years of experience advising on M&A transactions, commercial contracts, capital markets issuances and loan facilities. The team represents a number of regional banks as well as conglomerates, high net worth individuals and trust companies.

Work Highlights

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  • O’Neal Webster advised Planetech on the sale of its subsidiary to US software provider Advantive for approximately USD43 million.

Strengths

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  • They understand the commercial issues and always focus on solutions that take on board the client's commercial goals.

    Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentGlobal
  • The strengths of the team include their availability, their expertise and their provision of ongoing support at a fair price.

    Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentGlobal
  • O'Neal Webster's timely and accurate responses to questions make clients feel at ease and confident that their projects can be achieved.

    Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Christopher Simpson
    Band 4Christopher Simpson

    Christopher Simpson

    Christopher Simpson has a broad practice that takes in financing in addition to M&A transactions, fund launches and corporate governance. He leads the firm's commercial team.

    • Christopher is always extremely generous with his knowledge and his time. He is able to provide us with guidance on current developments in the investment fund industry.

      Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentGlobal
    • Christopher Simpson's advice is straightforward and he provides guidance that meets business needs.

      Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Kerry Anderson
    Band 4Kerry Anderson

    Kerry Anderson

    Kerry Anderson leads the O'Neal Webster investment funds and regulatory group. He frequently counsels clients on BVI regulatory issues pertinent to proposed IPOs and the establishment of new subsidiaries.

    • Kerry Anderson is always ahead on regulatory and investment regulations. His guidance is on point and helpful.

      Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at O'Neal Webster (2)

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    Christopher Simpson

    Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

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    Kerry Anderson

    Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds

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