Offshore: Bermudian, British Virgin Islands & Cayman Islands Law | UK

Maples Group is an acknowledged leader for Cayman Islands work, with noted expertise in acting for investment funds on capital markets and structured finance transactions. The firm is also noted for its impressive BVI law practice, with experience in a variety of finance and corporate matters. It frequently acts for trustees and private clients on a wide range of estate planning and charity issues. It also has a growing presence in commercial and trusts litigation.

Walkers offers global coverage and has noted strengths in both BVI and Cayman law. Its client roster spans a range of major multinational corporations and financial institutions, with particular expertise in representing CIS companies in major corporate matters. The firm demonstrates expertise in investment funds, insolvency and dispute resolution. It is also praised for its work on restructuring agreements.

Carey Olsen provides high-quality expertise for a wide range of matters in the BVI, including transactional work and litigation. Its experience allows it to assist clients in other offshore jurisdictions as well, such as the Cayman Islands and Bermuda.

Forbes Hare is noted for its litigation advisory expertise in London, with experience in a wide range of fraud, insolvency and commercial litigation. It has additional skill in contentious trust and investment fund matters. It is often called upon by liquidators to handle BVI matters. The firm regularly provides counsel in relation to corporate restructuring.

Mourant has a team of well-respected offshore practitioners with particular strength in Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands matters. The firm is extremely adept at advising corporate clients on fund formations, financings and mergers and acquisitions.

Ogier has a highly experienced team of offshore solicitors adept at advising on a wide array of corporate matters. The firm has expertise in a number of jurisdictions, especially Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands, and is instructed by clients to provide advice on contentious and non-contentious issues including corporate restructurings, fund formation and liquidations.

Spencer West is well placed to offer advice to corporate clients on the BVI and Cayman Islands aspects of a wide range of matters including fund financings, acquisitions and restructuring and insolvency issues. The team is adept at working in various sectors including technology, real estate and manufacturing.