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Provided by Richard G Evans
Richard Evans is a Partner in the Litigation and Restructuring Department of Conyers Dill & Pearman in the British Virgin Islands.
Richard’s practice includes all contentious aspects of commercial and insolvency law, with a particular focus on shareholder disputes (and in particular, Asian sourced disputes) and contentious insolvency matters. Richard has acted as lead advocate in numerous leading commercial disputes within the jurisdiction, frequently in those giving rise to jurisdictional issues. He is experienced in obtaining, and securing the enforcement of, all forms of urgent interim relief, and works closely with international legal teams on emergency and cross border relief.
In addition, Richard is experienced in the relationship between arbitration and court proceedings and often acts on matters concerning the enforcement of awards.
Richard frequently acts for and against leading insolvency practitioners in the jurisdiction and as well as for other stakeholders in the insolvency realm. Clients and directories highlight the strategic insight that Richard brings to matters in which he is instructed. He is regarded for his acute focus in achieving commercially valuable results in the most cost and time effective manner. Richard’s strong appellate advocacy practice (again, as lead advocate) before the Court of Appeal continues.
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BVI Court of Appeal Upholds Directors’ Right to Inspect Company Documents
In a recent decision, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Courts’ Court of Appeal reaffirmed the statutory rights of directors under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (the “BCA”) to inspect company documents, including unredacted engagement letters that reveal the identity of litigation funders.
A Specialist Court for a Global Hub: Celebrating 15 Years of BVI Commercial Court
Since opening its doors for business 15 years ago, the BVI Commercial Court has played a central part in the continued growth and development of the BVI as an international financial centre.
BVI Court of Appeal Upholds Directors’ Right to Inspect Company Documents
In a recent decision, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Courts’ Court of Appeal reaffirmed the statutory rights of directors under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 (the “BCA”) to inspect company documents, including unredacted engagement letters that reveal the identity of litigation funders.
A Specialist Court for a Global Hub: Celebrating 15 Years of BVI Commercial Court
Since opening its doors for business 15 years ago, the BVI Commercial Court has played a central part in the continued growth and development of the BVI as an international financial centre.