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Walkers' BVI Dispute Resolution practice is known for its unrivalled expertise in corporate litigation, shareholder & boardroom disputes, and related advice on strategy, risk management & issues of corporate governance, contested takeovers, and contentious & non-contentious restructuring. It is also known for its first class, responsive approach to complex cross-border commercial disputes. 

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Dispute Resolution - British Virgin Islands
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What the team is known for

Walkers has a market-leading BVI disputes team with comprehensive expertise in shareholder disputes, cross-border insolvency proceedings and the enforcement of overseas arbitral awards. The team provides first-class advice on matters related to white-collar fraud disputes and high-value asset tracing, acting for a mix of notable companies and high net worth individuals.

Work Highlights

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  • Walkers advised FTX Trading on BVI and Cayman Islands law relating to its Chapter 11 filing in the USA.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Oliver Clifton
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Oliver Clifton
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Band 1

Oliver Clifton has a strong reputation in the jurisdiction, drawing praise for his deep knowledge of BVI law. He has many years of experience in the BVI and regularly assists with white-collar fraud and asset tracing work, in addition to trust disputes.

"Oliver is extremely smart and sophisticated. He is a thoughtful lawyer, which is the highest compliment possible."

Rosalind Nicholson
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Rosalind Nicholson
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Rosalind Nicholson is highly active in corporate litigation, including shareholder disputes, with additional expertise in contentious restructuring.

"Rosalind is very bright and experienced."

Iain Tucker
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Iain Tucker
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Band 4

Iain Tucker is highly experienced in commercial litigation and insolvency. His activity also includes advising clients on freezing orders and fraud.

"Iain is very concise and quick to the point."

Ranked Lawyers at
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British Virgin Islands

Dispute Resolution

Oliver Clifton
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Oliver Clifton
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Band 1
Rosalind Nicholson
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Rosalind Nicholson
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Band 2
Iain Tucker
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Iain Tucker
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Band 4

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BNP Paribas

Emmerson International Corporation

Jinpeng Group Limited

Lenta Ltd.

PwC

Tokeyna Management

Zolfo Cooper

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