Corporate & Finance including Investment Funds | Global

Conyers is a premier offshore law firm with a strong reputation as a standout transactional group in the BVI. It regularly advises on very high-value, market-leading M&A transactions, and the firm's M&A expertise is complemented by considerable experience in bond issuances, IPOs and financing matters. The team consistently attracts a blue-chip client base of leading investment banks as well as major corporations from a variety of sectors.

Harneys has a sizeable transactional team that offers high-quality advice across the full spectrum of corporate, finance and investment fund matters. The team frequently acts on some of the largest M&A transactions in the jurisdiction and also regularly assists with syndicated lending and structured finance work. It has especially noteworthy abilities in the establishment of investment funds and is also well versed in advising on the impact of the BVI's Economic Substance Act.

The Maples Group has long been recognised as one of the leading offshore law firms in the Caribbean, with market-leading teams in both the Cayman Islands and the BVI. Its BVI expertise encompasses the full range of M&A and financing transactions, in addition to assisting with investment fund launches and regulatory matters. The firm also has a particularly noteworthy understanding of corporate and debt restructurings.

Ogier's BVI office maintains a sophisticated non-contentious practice with extensive knowledge of financing, M&A and capital markets. The team is well versed in issues arising from the BVI's Economic Substance Act, and its varied clientele includes financial institutions as well as recognisable names in the energy sector. The firm is notable for its extensive experience advising on very high-value restructurings and group reorganisations.

Appleby's corporate and finance group is a highly respected team with wide-ranging expertise encompassing M&A and restructuring mandates. The team has significant financing and debt capital markets experience, as well as advising on regulatory matters relating to cryptocurrency.

Walkers has a prominent corporate and finance team that has substantial experience handling high-value transactional work. The firm advises on a broad range of mandates, with its varied practice covering secured financing, M&A and investment fund launches. The team regularly acts for high-profile multinationals and leading financial institutions.

Channel Islands law firm Carey Olsen has a compact team in the BVI offering a depth of expertise in real estate and asset finance. The firm advises on the full gamut of company law, including liquidations and the incorporation of BVI-approved investment managers. The team is also well placed to provide guidance on a wealth of issues in the digital assets space.

Collas Crill's growing BVI corporate and finance group offers a wealth of experience in high-value transactional work. The firm handles major real estate finance mandates and big-ticket debt restructuring issues. The firm has additional experience advising on issues pertaining to BVI-domiciled investment funds.

O'Neal Webster has a robust transactional and commercial advisory practice. Its lawyers offer years of experience advising on M&A transactions, capital markets issuances and loan facilities. The team represents a number of regional banks as well as conglomerates and high net worth individuals.