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BVI Trusts Behind Closed Doors: Recent Amendments To The Civil Procedure Rules Shape Whether Proceedings Are Public Or Private

Recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules in the British Virgin Islands have introduced a clearer procedural framework for determining whether trust and estate proceedings should be heard publicly or privately. This development marks a significant shift in BVI trust and estate practice, particularly given the jurisdiction's historical approach to confidentiality in such sensitive matters.

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Carey Olsen

Trusts Behind Closed Doors

In an article for STEP Journal, Alex Hall Taylor KC and Tyrone Bailey examine how recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules in the British Virgin Islands shape whether trust and estate proceedings...

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

BVI Court Recognises Appointment Of A Committee By Hong Kong Court Of First Instance Over The Financial Affairs Of Person Lacking Capacity

On 17 February 2025, the BVI Court recognised a Committee, appointed by the Hong Kong Court of First Instance, with responsibility over the financial affairs of a family member who lacks capacity and has movable assets in the BVI.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

BVI Court-Appointed Receiverships: Draconian Or Versatile Remedy?

Historically receiverships were viewed as a draconian remedy of last resort. Today, however, receivers are appointed to address a wide range of legal circumstances.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Asset Recovery Comparative Guide

British Virgin Islands Finance

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MKS Law

Jurisdiction, Service And Forum Issues In The British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Civil Procedure Takes A Bold Step: Unravelling The Changes To Service Out Of The Jurisdiction And The Civil Procedure Rules In The British Virgin Islands

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O'Neal Webster

Service Out Of The BVI: Revolution Or Evolution?

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Ogier

All Change In The Eastern Caribbean As New CPR Comes Into Force

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Changes To The BVI Civil Procedure Rules With Effect From 31 July 2023

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Spencer West

Amendments To The BVI Civil Procedure Rules Series – Part Four

British Virgin Islands Insolvency

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Conyers

Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules, Revised Edition 2023

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Conyers

Amendments To The BVI Civil Procedure Rules Series – Part Two

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

The BVI Civil Procedure Rules Undergo Significant Amendment

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Conyers

Fraud, Asset Tracing And Recovery 2026 - British Virgin Islands (Commercial Dispute Resolution, CDR)

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Do I Need Sanction? Liquidation Orders In The BVI And Scope Of Powers – Revisited

British Virgin Islands Insolvency

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Conyers

BVI Trusts Behind Closed Doors: Recent Amendments To The Civil Procedure Rules Shape Whether Proceedings Are Public Or Private

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Guide To Blockchain & Crypto-Assets In The British Virgin Islands 2026

British Virgin Islands Finance

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Appleby

EU AML List Of High-Risk Jurisdictions Adds BVI – Practical Implications For BVI Entities

British Virgin Islands Finance

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Maples Group

The Rules Of Engagement – Repeal And Revision Of The CPR In The BVI

On 25 April 2023 amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules (the CPR) of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court were published in the Official Gazette.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Appleby

New Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules Released

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has released new Civil Procedure Rules this week, to take effect from 31 July 2023.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Ogier

Service Not Included

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Civil Procedure Rules 2000 (as amended) (the "CPR") manifest a clear intention to create a comprehensive regime to ensure that there is at all times an address...

Worldwide Litigation

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Walkers

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of British Virgin Islands, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Walkers Triumphs In Privy Council "Black Swan" Appeal

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Walkers

Appeals To The Privy Council: 21 Days Does Not Mean 21 Days And 13 Hours

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Walkers

Costs In Liquidation Proceedings – Does The Failure To Set Aside A Statutory Demand Subvert The General Rule That Costs Follow The Event?

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Mourant

Revisiting And Resisting Freezing Orders

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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O'Neal Webster

BVI Dispute Resolution & Insolvency Client Update - October 2016

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Carey Olsen

Overseas Lawyers And The BVI – Winds Of Change?

British Virgin Islands Wealth Mgt

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Ogier

Interrogation About Assets And Black Swan

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Walkers

Game-Changer: Harneys Opens Door To Foreign Enforcement Actions In The BVI

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Changes To The Civil Procedure Rules 2000 In The BVI

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Simcocks

Interrogation About Assets And Black Swan

The BVI Commercial Court has clarified the scope of a Black Swan injunction and how it cannot be used as a mechanism to obtain disclosure about assets or to obtain evidence for foreign proceedings.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Walkers

Game-Changer: Harneys Opens Door To Foreign Enforcement Actions In The BVI

Harneys has successfully brought an action that changes the law relating to the access of the BVI Courts to enforce a foreign judgment.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Harneys

Changes To The Civil Procedure Rules 2000 In The BVI

A discussion on the Rules of Civil Procedure in the BVI, which were subject to extensive changes.

British Virgin Islands Litigation

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Simcocks

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