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BVI Insolvency Law: To Act Or Not To Act (Without Sanction) – That Is The Question
The BVI Commercial Court has issued conflicting first instance decisions on whether liquidation orders should restrict liquidators' powers to act without court sanction. Two recent judgments—Guangzhou Leyi Investment Development Co., Ltd. v SZE Ming Limited and Jin Yao Holdings Ltd v Forever Winner International Ltd—adopt fundamentally different approaches to the "discretionary sanction regime" under section 186(3) of the BVI Insolvency Act 2003, creating uncertainty for practitioners and liquid
British Virgin Islands Insolvency
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Conyers
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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.
British Virgin Islands Litigation
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Carey Olsen
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Pre-Funding Investigation, Litigation Privilege And Disclosure: Implications Of The Recent English Decision In Uber v White
The English Commercial Court has ruled that documents created during a litigation funder's pre-funding investigation do not attract litigation privilege, and that such documents may be within the control of claimants whose solicitors were previously engaged by the funder. This decision has significant implications for how litigation funders structure their retainer arrangements and manage confidentiality during the investigatory phase of potential claims.
British Virgin Islands Litigation
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Conyers
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Fraud, Asset Tracing And Recovery 2026 - British Virgin Islands (Commercial Dispute Resolution, CDR)
The British Virgin Islands has emerged as a leading jurisdiction for fraud litigation and asset recovery, offering sophisticated legal frameworks and powerful remedies for international disputes. This comprehensive guide examines the BVI's evolving approach to cross-border fraud cases, from injunctive relief and insolvency proceedings to cutting-edge challenges involving cryptocurrency assets and multi-jurisdictional enforcement.
British Virgin Islands Litigation
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Carey Olsen
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