Robert J D Briant
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Robert is Head of the Corporate Department. One of the most senior corporate practitioners in the BVI, Robert influences legislative changes in the jurisdiction, including by creating and chairing a committee of the fifteen leading corporate lawyers to recommend changes to Government and the Financial Services Commission on financial services legislation. Robert focuses on M&A, joint venture companies and investment vehicles. He provides specialist advice to hedge and private equity funds, as well as advising on a range of financing transactions. Clients include Philips, Toys R Us Asia, Nginx Inc., Bank of Asia, Amazon, CMB Group, Weatherford International Ltd., United Overseas Bank Limited and Credit Suisse AG.
Robert is former Chairman of BVI Finance Limited, a public/private partnership created to develop further BVI's financial services industry. He sits on the Securities, Investment Business and Mutual Funds Advisory Committee and is a past member of the Joint Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Advisory Committee of the BVI. Robert was responsible for forming and chairs a consortium of the largest law firms in the BVI to make recommendations to Government on issues affecting financial services. He is also regular contributor to the media on matters of BVI law.
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Robert Briant leads Conyers' corporate team in the BVI. He is a hugely experienced attorney with deep expertise in high-value M&A and private equity transactions. His broader practice covers the full spectrum of related fields, with noteworthy mandates also including high-value restructuring work.
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Shareholders’ Rights & Shareholder Activism 2022
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | British Virgin Islands
Shareholders’ Rights & Shareholder Activism 2022
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | British Virgin Islands
Articles, highlights and press releases
5 items provided by Conyers
BVI Approved Manager Regime – Streamlined for Success
The British Virgin Islands is recognised as a well-established and innovative fund domicile, ideally suited to attract new or start-up investment fund managers.
BVI Incubator and Approved Funds
Cementing its reputation as the offshore jurisdiction of choice for new managers and start-up funds, the British Virgin Islands’ innovative Incubator and Approved Fund products continue to grow in popularity.
The BVI Extends Visa Exemption to PRC Nationals
The British Virgin Islands ("BVI") Government has enacted a measure which exempts nationals of the People’s Republic of China from the need to apply for a visa to visit the BVI for up to six months for business or tourism purposes.
Limited Partnership Act (British Virgin Islands) Enacted
We are pleased to announce the enactment of the new Limited Partnership Act (British Virgin Islands) (“LPA”). The LPA represents the culmination of the efforts of fourteen (14) lawyers from eight (8) British Virgin Islands law firms to create a state of the art limited partnership act.
Conyers' BVI Legal and Professional Services are Operational Following Hurricane Irma
Last Wednesday, Hurricane Irma passed through the BVI as a Category 5 hurricane, causing severe damage to the region. With sustained winds of 185 mph, it was one of the most powerful hurricanes in recorded history.
BVI Approved Manager Regime – Streamlined for Success
The British Virgin Islands is recognised as a well-established and innovative fund domicile, ideally suited to attract new or start-up investment fund managers.
BVI Incubator and Approved Funds
Cementing its reputation as the offshore jurisdiction of choice for new managers and start-up funds, the British Virgin Islands’ innovative Incubator and Approved Fund products continue to grow in popularity.
The BVI Extends Visa Exemption to PRC Nationals
The British Virgin Islands ("BVI") Government has enacted a measure which exempts nationals of the People’s Republic of China from the need to apply for a visa to visit the BVI for up to six months for business or tourism purposes.
Limited Partnership Act (British Virgin Islands) Enacted
We are pleased to announce the enactment of the new Limited Partnership Act (British Virgin Islands) (“LPA”). The LPA represents the culmination of the efforts of fourteen (14) lawyers from eight (8) British Virgin Islands law firms to create a state of the art limited partnership act.
Conyers' BVI Legal and Professional Services are Operational Following Hurricane Irma
Last Wednesday, Hurricane Irma passed through the BVI as a Category 5 hurricane, causing severe damage to the region. With sustained winds of 185 mph, it was one of the most powerful hurricanes in recorded history.
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