FinTech Guide 2026 : British Virgin Islands
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Walkers advises international businesses on partnerships with, and investments in, FinTech enterprises, as well as assisting financial institutions and asset managers with their own FinTech projects. The Walkers team handles corporate matters and regulatory mandates and also offers expertise in IP, AML, data protection and payments.
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Walkers advised Ripple on its USD1.25 billion acquisition of BVI company Hidden Road.
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Walkers is on top of new developments in the crypto sector and any other governance changes that affect our business.
In the FinTech space, where regulatory frameworks are evolving rapidly, they don’t just interpret the rules, they anticipate change and position clients to benefit from it.
Professionalism, responsiveness, ease in communicating and approachability are a few of the strengths that distinguish Walkers from others within the industry.
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Alex is very responsive in communications. He is professional yet approachable, and he seems comfortable with making business and commercial recommendations.
Alex is truly professional and very pleasant to deal with.
Alex is responsive, thorough and excellent at framing advice to support timely decision-making. His ability to anticipate regulator concerns and address them proactively makes him stand out.
Iona Wright is a regulatory and risk advisory partner at Walkers who acts for a number of high-profile FinTech clients on matters ranging from licensing to fund management.
Iona is terrific. She knows FinTech and crypto very well.
Iona is detail-oriented, responsive and adept at managing matters efficiently. She keeps projects moving, and ensures that the commercial context is understood and incorporated into her work.
Iona Wright is very knowledgeable and well connected on the regulatory side.
Iona is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is extremely helpful, knowledgeable and very comprehensive in any matter she has handled for our firm.
FinTech Legal
FinTech Legal
FinTech 2026
Practice area: FinTech Legal
Location: Cayman Islands
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