About
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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.
Chambers Review
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. It frequently acts for companies and high net worth individuals hailing from Russia and the CIS states.
Work Highlights
- Rosalind Nicholson was the lead Walkers partner acting for Nam Tai Property on a USD175 million shareholder dispute.
Strengths
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One source stated: "The team has been very good. All aspects of the cases have been handled smoothly."
Interviewees acknowledge that "Walkers has very strong partners" and the team provides "great communications" on the progress of its cases.
One source stated: "The team has been very good. All aspects of the cases have been handled smoothly."
Interviewees acknowledge that "Walkers has very strong partners" and the team provides "great communications" on the progress of its cases.
Notable Practitioners
Oliver Clifton has a strong reputation in the jurisdiction, particularly when it comes to the representation of clients based in Russia. He has many years' experience in the BVI and regularly assists with white-collar fraud and asset tracing work.
"He is an experienced and savvy BVI litigator." "He is very quick to catch every single detail and react. Oliver's presence is key to a smooth trial."
Rosalind Nicholson has a strong focus on shareholder disputes, with additional expertise in contentious restructuring. She is very highly respected by her fellow lawyers in the BVI.
Murray Laing is an experienced offshore litigator and a well-established BVI name. He represents several big-name clients in a variety of cross-border commercial disputes and insolvency matters.
"Murray is a very sensible and solid partner."
Iain Tucker has more than two decades' experience advising on high-value fraud and insolvency cases, having practised at Hogan Lovells' London office prior to relocating to the BVI. He regularly acts for clients based in Greater China and the Russian Federation.
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Clients
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BNP Paribas
Emmerson International Corporation
Jinpeng Group Limited
Lenta Ltd.
PwC
Tokeyna Management
Zolfo Cooper
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