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The London based offshore team at Spencer West has continued its impressive growth trajectory and expansion over the past year, firming it up as an attractive destination for lawyers and solidifying its position as a trusted advisor in the offshore legal market. With the team now comprising six highly experienced Partners, Spencer West has significantly enhanced and diversified its capabilities across a range of key practice areas. Recent additions have strengthened the team’s international reach and deepened its expertise in complex, high-value transactions and disputes.

The team is recognised for its expertise across Banking & Finance, Corporate, Funds, Disputes, Restructuring, and Insolvency, providing both day-to-day legal counsel and strategic advice on complex cross-border matters. The firm’s work in venture capital investment and private equity transactions in the BVI and Cayman Islands has been a notable area of recent growth, particularly in the technology and digital assets sectors. Additionally, the firm continues to advise clients on regulatory developments affecting offshore funds and corporate structures.

By leveraging the firm’s broader expertise in corporate law, finance, and dispute resolution, the team delivers integrated, innovative legal solutions tailored to the complexities of cross-border transactions. The firm’s commitment to responsiveness and client service excellence has been a key differentiator, further enhancing its reputation in the market.

Chambers Review

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Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law - London (Firms)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Spencer West is well placed to offer advice to corporate clients on the BVI and Cayman Islands aspects of a wide range of matters including fund financings, acquisitions and restructuring and insolvency issues. The team is adept at working in various sectors including technology, real estate and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

  • Spencer West advised Dragonfly Ventures on its investment in MyShell's USD11 million series Pre-A equity financing round and related token warrant.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Indira Birkwood
2
Indira Birkwood
2
Band 2

Indira Birkwood has a noteworthy BVI practice where she advises borrowers and financial sponsors in relation to banking and finance matters.

Indira is a stellar lawyer. She performs well across all metrics and is a genuine partner to our business.

She is responsive, clear in her advice and is hugely trusted by clients.

Indira is easy to deal with.

Karen Gilbert
2
Karen Gilbert
2
Band 2
Karen Gilbert operates a noteworthy BVI-focused practice advising companies on a variety of corporate and finance matters, including refinancings, sales and acquisitions.

Karen Gilbert has great commercial awareness and is a real asset to Spencer West.

Karen combines great technical ability with excellent commercial awareness, is very much part of the team through the entire transaction, goes the extra mile and is a pleasure to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Spencer West LLP

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Offshore: British Virgin Islands Law

Indira Birkwood
2
Indira Birkwood
2
Band 2
Karen Gilbert
2
Karen Gilbert
2
Band 2

Members

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Daniel Russell

Peter Vas

Robert Foote

Robert McIntyre

Wenhao Han

Clients

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Accounting practices

Banks

Corporate service providers

Family offices

High-net-worth individuals

Investment funds

Leasing houses

Mid-shore law firms

Onshore law firms

Private equity firms

Industries

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Digital Assets

Financial services

Healthcare

Shipping

Technology